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Motorola moto g86 5G
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Motorola moto g86 5G · Photo source

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moto g86 5G

Released June 2025

A 6.67-inch Android phone with a high-resolution OLED display, Dimensity 7300 processor and IP68/IP69 protection.

Model history · 2 models, 2024–2025
  1. 2024moto g85 5GCompare
  2. 2025moto g86 5G
Screen
6.67″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
Main camera
50 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
5,200 mAh
Weight
185 g

What reviewers say

Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews praise the bright, smooth screen, durable design and everyday performance, while both dislike the preinstalled apps. Trusted Reviews is more enthusiastic about gaming and cameras; Tech Advisor finds zoom weak and the similarly priced G86 Power better for battery life. Both find adequate day-long endurance.

From techadvisor.com and trustedreviews.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.67″
Resolution
2712 × 1220
Sharpness
446 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
4,500 nits
Display type
pOLED, 10-bit colour, 20:9 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio
Pixel density
446 ppi, as specified by Motorola
Brightness detail
4,500 nits HDR peak brightness
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features
HDR10+, 100% DCI-P3, adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz and Display Colour Boost

Performance

Chip
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
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

Cameras

Main camera
50 MP
Ultra wide camera
8 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
32 MP
Main camera
50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, Quad Pixel technology and optical image stabilisation
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
Front camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm
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
Front video
4K or Full HD 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

Battery and charging

Battery
5,200 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 30 W
Wireless charging
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
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

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
185 g
Thickness
7.87 mm
Height × width
161.21 × 74.74 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP69
Materials
PU/vegan leather rear and plastic frame
Colours
PANTONE Spellbound, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum and Golden Cypress
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
Biometrics
In-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer
Speakers
Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no FM radio
Microphones
Two microphones

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 15
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
AI features
Moto ai photo processing and Smart Connect across compatible phones, tablets, TVs and Windows PCs
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

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
SIM
One physical SIM plus eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz and hotspot
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Supported
USB
USB-C, USB 2.0; audio through USB-C, no 3.5 mm socket
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS

Storage options

Storage
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 120 Hz OLED display with HDR10+
  • IP68 and IP69 protection
  • Expandable storage and eSIM support

Cons

  • No telephoto camera
  • No wireless charging
  • Charger sold separately

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
SamsungGalaxy A07
6.7″LCD, 90 HzMediaTek Helio G994 GB – 8 GB64 GB – 256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh184 gAug 2025
SamsungGalaxy A26 5G
6.7″OLED, 120 HzExynos 13808 GB256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh200 gMar 2025
SamsungGalaxy A36 5G
6.7″OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 6 Gen 38 GB256 GB50 MP–5,000 mAh195 gMar 2025

Previous model: moto g85 5G.

Sources

  1. motorola.com/gb/en/p/phones/moto-g/86-5g/pmipmhs41m6
  2. en-gb.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/186750/~/specifications---mo…
  3. en-emea.support.motorola.com/app/software-security-update/g_id/7112/productid/1…
  4. motorolanews.com/motorola-announces-the-moto-g86-power-5g-moto-g86-5g-and-moto-…
  5. techadvisor.com/article/2957147/motorola-moto-g86-5g-review.html
  6. trustedreviews.com/uncategorized/motorola-moto-g86-5g

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