Verdict: Motorola Moto G86 Power
The Moto G86 Power is a solid mid-range smartphone that delivers exceptionally long runtimes. Buyers should expect to pay around €80 more compared with the standard Moto G86, but in return, battery life increases by roughly 30 percent.
Weight and dimensions remain very reasonable, and there are no real compromises when it comes to features. The display continues to impress with its brightness for this price range, and the high PWM frequency may even offer some relief for users sensitive to flicker.
The camera produces decent photos, and the chassis remains attractively designed and robust. You shouldn't expect top-tier performance from the WLAN module or processor, but both are sufficient for everyday use.
Motorola has also promised security updates, although these do not appear to arrive very frequently.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
The Moto G86 Power is available from online retailers for just under €320 (around $345 USD), offering excellent endurance for the price.
At the time of testing, the smartphone was listed on amazon.de for about €344 (roughly $370 USD).
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Table of Contents
- Verdict: Motorola Moto G86 Power
- Specifications
- Case: sturdy and colourful
- Features: now available with higher storage capacity
- Software: updates until 2029, but with limitations
- Communication and GNSS: Wi-Fi 6, but only 1×1 MIMO
- Telephone functions and call quality: clear and distinct
- Cameras: the Moto G86 Power delivers good image quality
- Accessories and warranty: two years of coverage
- Input devices and operation: responsive touchscreen
- Display: bright and vivid P-OLED
- Performance: sufficient for everyday tasks
- Emissions: can get warm
- Battery life: few rivals last this long
- Notebookcheck overall rating
- Alternatives at a glance
Specifications
Case: sturdy and colourful
The Motorola Moto G86 Power looks very similar to the standard Moto G86 with its smaller battery, with the main differences found in dimensions and weight. The Power model is about 13 grams heavier and 0.8 millimetres thicker, though this is hardly noticeable in everyday use.
The colour options remain the same: red, dark grey, light purple, and light green. All finishes are taken from the Pantone palette and come with correspondingly vivid names. The Moto G86 Power, however, does not include Motorola's signature fragrance.
The phone is IP68/IP69 certified, offering protection against dust and even brief immersion in water. The case proves sturdy in everyday use.
Features: now available with higher storage capacity
The Moto G86 Power is also available with 512 GB of internal storage, currently at a surcharge of around €30. However, we tested the model with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM, which represents a fitting configuration for this price range.
A nano-SIM can be inserted, and eSIM support allows for dual-SIM operation.
microSD Card Reader
A microSD slot is also included. The reader showed good transfer speeds with the Angelbird V60 reference card, making it a dependable option for data storage.
| SD Card Reader - average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Angelbird V60) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (5.72 - 58.9, n=63, last 2 years) | |
Cross Platform Disk Test (CPDT)
Software: updates until 2029, but with limitations
Motorola bases its operating system on Android 15 and makes only minor adjustments. All key manufacturer functions can be accessed through the Moto app, which also allows for convenient updates.
The company promises software support until 2029. However, the most recent security patches on our device date from May 2025, making them somewhat outdated at the time of testing. It therefore remains uncertain how regularly Motorola will deliver future security updates.
Sustainability
The smartphone's packaging is free of plastic, and the manufacturer uses a certain proportion of recycled materials in the device itself, around 14 percent according to Motorola.
According to the European energy certificate, the battery should be relatively easy to replace. Guides and spare parts are available on replacebase.eu, although the Moto G86 Power was not yet listed there at the time of testing.
Communication and GNSS: Wi-Fi 6, but only 1×1 MIMO
Wi-Fi 6 as the fastest WLAN standard sounds promising at first, but the Moto G86 Power only supports a 1x1 MIMO configuration, with a single antenna for both transmission and reception. As a result, data rates with the Asus ROG Rapture AXE11000 reference router were comparatively low at around 300 to 375 Mbit/s.
5G is fully supported for mobile connectivity, and in our spot checks the smartphone achieved decent signal quality.
| Networking | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| Average 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
| Average of class Smartphone | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 | |
| iperf3 transmit AXE11000 6GHz | |
| iperf3 receive AXE11000 6GHz | |
Outdoors, the Moto G86 Power quickly fixes its position to within about three metres. During our cycling test, location accuracy was occasionally a little off, but the smartphone is still accurate enough for everyday navigation.
Telephone functions and call quality: clear and distinct
When making calls via the earpiece, the voice of the person on the other end sounds slightly thin but is still easy to understand. The microphone captures our own voice clearly.
In hands-free mode, call quality improves noticeably: the other party's voice sounds richer, and our own remains clear and easy to understand.
Cameras: the Moto G86 Power delivers good image quality
There are no differences in the camera system compared with the Moto G86. The main camera still uses a 50-megapixel lens, which produces generally good photos with decent colours and acceptable sharpness.
In low light, many details remain visible, although definition in darker areas is rather limited.
The ultra-wide-angle camera delivers usable shots, though fine details are not rendered particularly well.
Image comparison
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Accessories and warranty: two years of coverage
Motorola ships the Moto G86 Power with a hard plastic case, a USB cable, and a SIM tool, but no power adapter is provided in Europe.
Motorola provides a 24-month warranty on its smartphones.
Input devices and operation: responsive touchscreen
Motorola relies on Google's stock keyboard app, which covers all essential functions with a clean layout and reliable performance.
The touchscreen feels quick and fluid in use, as expected from a panel with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz.
A fingerprint sensor sits beneath the display, recognising stored fingerprints with impressive speed and accuracy.
Facial recognition via the front camera is also available and works dependably in everyday use.
Display: bright and vivid P-OLED
Not much has changed in the display compared with the Moto G86, and that is a good thing. Motorola already delivered one of the brightest screens in the mid-range class, and the Moto G86 Power carries that strength forward.
In our measurements, the panel reached up to 3,865 cd/m² in HDR content on smaller areas, while typical maximum brightness in everyday use was around 1,429 cd/m².
Colour accuracy remains excellent, with barely perceptible deviations from reference values.
At lower brightness levels, the P-OLED panel exhibits PWM flickering at a very high frequency, which may be less noticeable even for sensitive users. Because perception of flicker differs from person to person, it is still advisable to test the display in person before making a purchase.
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Brightness Distribution: 91 %
Center on Battery: 1429 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE ColorChecker Calman: 1.4 | ∀{0.5-29.43 Ø4.8}
ΔE Greyscale Calman: 2 | ∀{0.09-98 Ø5.1}
96.3% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.251
CCT: 6364 K
| Motorola Moto G86 Power OLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Super AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7" | OnePlus Nord 5 AMOLED, 2800x1272, 6.8" | Motorola Moto G86 P-OLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Motorola Edge 60 P-OLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -8% | -42% | 14% | 20% | |
| Brightness middle (cd/m²) | 1429 | 1127 -21% | 1162 -19% | 1456 2% | 1362 -5% |
| Brightness (cd/m²) | 1357 | 1137 -16% | 1130 -17% | 1362 0% | 1336 -2% |
| Brightness Distribution (%) | 91 | 98 8% | 95 4% | 89 -2% | 95 4% |
| Black Level * (cd/m²) | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.4 | 1.8 -29% | 3.24 -131% | 1.08 23% | 0.93 34% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.21 | 2.8 13% | 6.54 -104% | 2.21 31% | 1.69 47% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2 | 2.1 -5% | 1.7 15% | 1.4 30% | 1.2 40% |
| Gamma | 2.251 98% | 2.11 104% | 2.212 99% | 2.234 98% | 2.201 100% |
| CCT | 6364 102% | 6466 101% | 6788 96% | 6405 101% | 6585 99% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 930 Hz Amplitude: 8 % |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 930 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 930 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8211 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
Measurement series with fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (The amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The info box shows the enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness)
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.8 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 2.5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 15 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.3 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 2.9 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.4 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 11 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (31.8 ms). | ||
The display remains easy to read outdoors, with only mild reflections under bright light.
Colours and contrast hold up well even at shallow viewing angles.
Performance: sufficient for everyday tasks
The MediaTek Dimensity 7300 is a mid-range SoC that does not offer especially high performance.
In everyday use, the Motorola Moto G86 Power runs reasonably smoothly, but it struggles with more demanding applications.
| CrossMark - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (187 - 2674, n=130, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (390 - 759, n=6) | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (8087 - 27964, n=8) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3769 - 81594, n=136, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
In terms of graphics performance, the Moto G86 Power delivers sufficient power for smooth gameplay in less demanding Full HD titles. More demanding games, however, typically run at around 40 fps, as shown by our gaming tests of the Moto G86.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
Web browsing feels quick and responsive, with even complex websites loading in good time.
| Jetstream 2 - 2.0 Total Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 (Chrome 139) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=149, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Chrome 140) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 (Chrome 136.0.7103.125) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (60.2 - 138.5, n=7) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 (Chrome 139) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 621, n=131, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Chrome 140) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 (Chrome 136.0.7103.125) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 (Chrome 138) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (76.5 - 143, n=7) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Speedometer 3.0 - Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 (Chrome 139) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1.03 - 41.7, n=119, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Chrome 140) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 (Chrome 136.0.7103.125) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 (Chrome 138) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (5.6 - 8.86, n=8) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 (Chrome 139) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (27 - 302, n=144, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Chrome 140) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 (Chrome 136.0.7103.125) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 (Chrome 138) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (56 - 120, n=8) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 (Chrome 139) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 119218, n=197, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 (Chrome 136.0.7103.125) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Chrome 140) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 (Chrome 138) | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (22739 - 40600, n=12) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (1060 - 2154, n=8) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (263 - 28190, n=152, last 2 years) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 (Chrome 138) | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power (Chrome 140) | |
| Motorola Edge 60 (Chrome 136.0.7103.125) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G (Chrome 135) | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 (Chrome 139) | |
* ... smaller is better
The UFS 2.2 storage performs well, helping to speed up loading times and data transfers.
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | OnePlus Nord 5 | Motorola Moto G86 | Motorola Edge 60 | Average 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -37% | 66% | 0% | 9% | -3% | 84% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB (MB/s) | 982.2 | 968.34 -1% | 1894 93% | 980.4 0% | 970.1 -1% | 924 ? -6% | 2212 ? 125% |
| Sequential Write 256KB (MB/s) | 701.2 | 166.77 -76% | 1852 164% | 687.1 -2% | 791.35 13% | 737 ? 5% | 1813 ? 159% |
| Random Read 4KB (MB/s) | 218.4 | 233.98 7% | 250 14% | 219.3 0% | 258.29 18% | 230 ? 5% | 294 ? 35% |
| Random Write 4KB (MB/s) | 289.9 | 62.58 -78% | 268 -8% | 295.2 2% | 305.41 5% | 248 ? -14% | 338 ? 17% |
Emissions: can get warm
Temperature
Temperatures of up to 48.6 °C are clearly noticeable under load.
However, this does not appear to affect the SoC's performance. The Moto G86 Power continues to deliver similar results even after extended stress, as shown in the 3DMark stress test.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 48.6 °C / 119 F, compared to the average of 35.2 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 247 °C for the class Smartphone.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 46.4 °C / 116 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.4 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 32.9 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Stress Tests
| 3DMark - Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Motorola Moto G86 | |
| Motorola Moto G86 Power | |
| Motorola Edge 60 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | |
| OnePlus Nord 5 | |
Speakers
The small speaker is supported by the earpiece, allowing for light stereo effects when the phone is used in landscape mode.
Maximum volume is respectable, and the sound is clear and relatively full. However, these are still the speakers of an affordable smartphone, so users should not expect deep bass or powerful low frequencies.
External audio devices can be connected via the USB-C port or Bluetooth. Sound output is clean and of good quality, and all common codecs are supported for wireless audio transmission.
Motorola Moto G86 Power audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.3% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.5% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 27% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 65% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 47% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 46% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Motorola Edge 60 audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (84 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.5% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3.6% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 22% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 68% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 35%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 43% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 49% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 24%, worst was 134%
Battery life: few rivals last this long
Power consumption
Overall, the Moto G86 Power's energy consumption is average, although in idle mode it can be slightly higher than that of some competitors.
The smartphone supports charging at up to 30 watts, and it worked seamlessly with all chargers tested. A full charge of the large battery takes roughly three hours.
| Off / Standby |   0.1 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  1.3 / 1.6 / 2.4 Watt |
| Load |
4.8 / 8.2 Watt |
    
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| Motorola Moto G86 Power 6720 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord 5 5200 mAh | Motorola Moto G86 5200 mAh | Motorola Edge 60 5200 mAh | Average MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 1% | -11% | -2% | 7% | 17% | -2% | |
| Idle Minimum * (Watt) | 1.3 | 0.86 34% | 1 23% | 1.4 -8% | 1 23% | 1.037 ? 20% | 0.857 ? 34% |
| Idle Average * (Watt) | 1.6 | 1.75 -9% | 1.5 6% | 1.6 -0% | 1.5 6% | 1.454 ? 9% | 1.424 ? 11% |
| Idle Maximum * (Watt) | 2.4 | 1.82 24% | 2.1 12% | 2.5 -4% | 1.9 21% | 1.747 ? 27% | 1.597 ? 33% |
| Load Average * (Watt) | 4.8 | 5.31 -11% | 7.5 -56% | 4.7 2% | 5.6 -17% | 3.87 ? 19% | 7.23 ? -51% |
| Load Maximum * (Watt) | 8.2 | 10.95 -34% | 11.6 -41% | 8.1 1% | 8 2% | 7.58 ? 8% | 11.1 ? -35% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life
The Moto G86 Power's massive 6,720 mAh battery stands out as one of its key strengths.
In our Wi-Fi test, the phone lasted an impressive 27 hours, making two full days of use on a single charge entirely realistic.
| Motorola Moto G86 Power 6720 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 5000 mAh | OnePlus Nord 5 5200 mAh | Motorola Moto G86 5200 mAh | Motorola Edge 60 5200 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery runtime | -45% | -36% | -36% | -25% | |
| WiFi v1.3 (h) | 27 | 14.8 -45% | 17.2 -36% | 17.3 -36% | 20.3 -25% |
| Reader / Idle (h) | 33.4 | 35.4 | 34.4 | 38.8 | |
| H.264 (h) | 24.3 | 19 | 20.1 | 23.2 | |
| Load (h) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Notebookcheck overall rating
The massive battery and optionally very bright display stand out as the Moto G86 Power's key strengths.
It is a good mid-range smartphone overall, though the inconsistent update schedule and sluggish Wi-Fi performance are somewhat disappointing.
Motorola Moto G86 Power
- 10/03/2025 v8
Florian Schmitt
Total Sustainability Score: Alternatives at a glance
Image | Model / Review | Price | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 76.3%  | Motorola Moto G86 Power MediaTek Dimensity 7300 ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $12.99 Motorola Phone Charger Andro... 2. $6.95 Mr.Shield Screen Protector c... 3. $9.99 MiKoyi 2 Pack for Motorola M... List Price: 330€ | 198 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI OLED |
2. 78%  | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 710 ⎘ 6 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $6.99 Supershieldz (2 Pack) Design... 2. OtterBox Samsung Galaxy A36 ... 3. $5.95 Mr.Shield Screen Protector c... List Price: 379€ | 195 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" 2340x1080 385 PPI Super AMOLED |
3. 80.5%  | OnePlus Nord 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 ⎘ Qualcomm Adreno 735 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB | Amazon: 1. $19.99 for OnePlus Nord N10 5G Scre... 2. $5.99 Supershieldz (2 Pack) Design... 3. $6.99 iCsapr [4 Pack Glass Screen ... List Price: 449€ | 211 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.83" 2800x1272 450 PPI AMOLED |
4. 75.9%  | Motorola Moto G86 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP2 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: $329.50 List Price: 299€ | 185 g | 256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI P-OLED |
5. 79.2%  | Motorola Edge 60 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 ⎘ ARM Mali-G615 MP2 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 512 GB UFS 2.1 | Amazon: 1. $6.59 Natbok 2 Pack 3D Compatible ... 2. $5.99 Aiziki 2 Pack for Motorola E... 3. $99.99 Avvood LCD Display Touch Scr... List Price: 429.99 Euro | 179 g | 512 GB UFS 2.2 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI P-OLED |
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