Motorola moto g86 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G
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| Motorolamoto g86 5G | XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2025 | January 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2712 × 1220 | 2712 × 1220 |
| Sharpness | 446 pixels per inch | 446 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits (better) | 3,000 nits |
| Display type | pOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio | 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi, as specified by Motorola | 446 ppi, confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| Brightness detail | 4,500 nits HDR peak brightness | Up to 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display features | HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost | Up to 120 Hz and 480 Hz touch sampling, DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000-level brightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode and TÜV low blue light, flicker-free and circadian certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | – | 4 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz; GSMArena identifies four Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | – | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage type | UK technical sheet lists 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB uMCP storage, expandable by microSD up to 1 TB; generic product text also advertises regional maxima of 12 GB and 512 GB without establishing a UK configuration | UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor and GSMArena |
| Cooling | – | Graphite cooling |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP (better) | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation | UK/global 200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3; Chinese and Indian versions have a different 50 MP main camera, as noted by GSMArena |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2 and Macro Vision close-ups, reported by Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews; current UK maker technical sheet omits rear sensor specifications | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies Sony IMX355 with fixed focus |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm | 20 MP and f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| Zoom | – | GSMArena confirms digital cropping from the main camera rather than an optical telephoto; Notebookcheck records up to 30× digital zoom |
| Video recording | Main camera up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 60/30 fps; slow motion Full HD at 120 fps or HD at 240 fps; ultrawide/macro up to 4K at 30 fps or Full HD at 30 fps | 4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps |
| Front video | 4K or Full HD at 30 fps | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Moto ai Photo Enhancement Engine, auto smile capture for up to five faces, Auto Night Vision, photo booth, pro, portrait, gesture capture, dual capture, time-lapse and video stabilisation | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes, dual video and steady video |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,200 mAh (better) | 5,110 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | Up to 45 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,200 mAh typical and 5,100 mAh rated; maker mixed-use claim of 41 hours; UK support lists at least 1,000 battery endurance cycles | UK/global 5,110 mAh typical; GSMArena notes the Chinese and Indian versions have different battery capacity |
| Wired charging | 30 W TurboPower in UK technical and support specifications; the product page's charging footnote mentions 68 W, conflicting with those specifications; charger sold separately | Up to 45 W turbo charging; maker recommends 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 185 g (better) | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.87 mm (better) | 8.4 mm |
| Height × width | 161.21 × 74.74 mm | 162.33 × 74.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Materials | PU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame | GSMArena identifies a plastic frame and plastic or eco-leather rear; Lavender Purple is 8.55 mm thick, other maker finishes are 8.4 mm; all maker versions weigh 190 g |
| Colours | PANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress | Midnight Black, Coral Green, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 and IP69, tested for immersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes and powerful high-temperature jets for 30 seconds; resistance declines with wear | UK maker IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; GSMArena's broader regional protection claims are not used for the UK version |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint reader and face unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Two microphones | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 15 | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| Software updates | Maker support lists Android 16 as the next OS and security updates until June 2029; UK technical sheet specifies four years of security support | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Tech Advisor, GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| AI features | Moto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs | Circle to Search, Google Gemini and AI image editing; availability depends on software version and region |
| Safety features | ThinkShield, Moto Secure and Moto Unplugged; Motorola tested 16 categories and 14 procedures of MIL-STD-810H, which is not a guarantee against damage | – |
| In the box | UK list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; no charger | UK maker lists phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card, with no adaptor; Tech Advisor and GSMArena review packs include a 45 W charger, while Notebookcheck's German pack does not |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G sub-6, LTE, WCDMA and GSM; UK support lists 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n71/n77/n78 | 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; maker also lists LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | One physical SIM plus eSIM | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on carrier and region |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Supported | NFC |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket | USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; no wired video output |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | BeiDou B1I, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GPS and sensor-assisted positioning |
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