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Motorola Moto G86

Specifications

Motorola Moto G86
Motorola Moto G86 (Moto G80 Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 8 x 2 - 2.5 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.67 inch 20:9, 2712 x 1220 pixel 446 PPI, capcitive touchscreen, P-OLED, Gorilla glass 7i, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 256 GB 
, 212 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: audio via USB-C, Card Reader: microSD, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: acceleration sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.4, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B2/​B3/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B18/​B19/​B20/​B26/​B28/​B32/​B38/​B40/​B41/​B42), 5G (n1/​n3/​n5/​n7/​n8/​n20/​n26/​n28/​n38/​n40/​n41/​n77/​n78) , Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.9 x 161.2 x 74.7 ( = 0.31 x 6.35 x 2.94 in)
Battery
5200 mAh Lithium-Ion, 30-watt charging
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 15
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix f/​1.88, phase comparison-AF, OIS, LED-flash, Videos @2160p/​30fps (Camera 1); 8.0MP, f/​2.2, wide angle lens, macro lens (Camera 2)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix f/​2.2, Videos @2160p/​30fps
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers (hybrid), bumper, USB cable, SIM tool, 24 Months Warranty, IP68/​IP69-certified, MIL-STD-810H-certified, 1x Nano-SIM, 1x eSIM, fanless, waterproof
Weight
185 g ( = 6.53 oz / 0.41 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
299 Euro
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Price comparison

Average Score: 76.47% - good
Average of 19 scores (from 24 reviews)
price: 183%, performance: 65%, features: 68%, display: 85% mobility: 81%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 79%, emissions: 90%

Reviews for the Motorola Moto G86

75.9% The brightest star in the midrange – Motorola Moto G86 smartphone review | Notebookcheck
The Motorola Moto G86 is the current flagship of Motorola's G series in Europe. Compared to its predecessor, it's considerably more robust, boasts additional cameras, and also has a significantly upgraded screen, which is brighter than ever before.
60% Motorola Moto G86 5G review: The awkward second sibling
Source: Tech Advisor English
In the crowded budget market, the Moto G86 makes a convincing impression. Its bright display and durable body give it an edge when it comes to build quality, and it performs well enough while toeing the line pretty close to stock Android. That said, phones like the CMF Phone 2 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy A15 5G deliver similar performance with faster charging or longer software support. Moreover, while the 5,200 mAh battery will comfortably last a day, it doesn’t match the longevity of its near-identical sibling, the Moto G86 Power, which only costs £20 more at RRP. If you find the G86 for under £250, it’s a solid, dependable buy that does most things well without major compromise. But at its retail price of £280, it sits in a no-man’s-land: competent, yes, but not exceptional, and most customers will find it hard not to feel that the standard G86 has been overshadowed before it even gets going.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
70% Motorola G86 review – budget phone for the casual snapper
Source: Amateur Photographer English
The G86 proves that you can find a budget-friendly phone that balances performance, durability and image quality and punches above its price range. While the 8MP ultra-wide camera shows its limitations in low light, the added Macro Vision feature works well and adds to its overall value. The main 50MP sensor with OIS delivers dependable results in most scenarios. If you are after a dedicated telephoto, this isn’t the device for you. But for £249, the Moto G86 offers excellent value and more than enough versatility for casual shooters. If you’ll only view the images on a phone screen and use them to share on social media, you get satisfying quality. Anyone who wants a tough, stylish phone that won’t break the bank, the G86 is a solid choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
85% Motorola G86 5G: An Android smartphone with a great screen and a high level of protection
Source: Mezha EN English
Considering the price of the Motorola G86 5G and its competitors in this category, we can say that the smartphone turned out to be extremely successful. It offers a wonderful bright screen, an interesting design, a high level of body protection, good performance, a convenient laconic interface and quite adequate camera quality. In this price category, it is difficult to demand more, but I would still like to have a telephoto camera and better video quality.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/05/2025
Rating: Total score: 85%
80% Motorola Moto G86 5G Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Motorola Moto G86 5G represents another strong value proposition from the series. There’s nothing radically different in this year’s model, but the boost in performance and the gorgeous P-OLED panel make it a sublime entertainment device for the price. And with the wonderful array of textured back panels and smooth included cases, it’s sure to look damn fine doing it, too. Gaming performance could always be better, but it’s an everyman phone that covers the core bases as well as it needs to. If you’re looking for more horsepower, the Poco F7 can double its theoretical performance at the cost of 33% more of your cash. You’ll take a hit in the camera department, too. Want to shop around? Check out the best cheap phones and the best mid-range phones of 2025 to see how it compare.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
91% Motorola Moto G86 Review: Smartphone That Outclasses the Competition
Source: Root Nation English
This smartphone positions itself strongly in the lower-midrange segment. It’s no longer a budget device, but it isn’t a true mid-tier phone either. In this category, it offers an unusually high-quality display, solid performance, well-integrated design, decent battery life, and satisfactory cameras. The main shortcoming is the single antenna for data transmission, but considering how strong everything else is, the Moto G86 comes highly recommended.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

60% Motorola Moto G86 5G im Test: Der unbeholfene kleine Bruder des Akku-Riesen
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
95% Motorola G86 5G im Test: Auf diese Farbe kann sich keiner einen Reim machen
Source: Computerbild German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2025
Rating: Total score: 95%
80% Motorola Moto G86
Source: Tudo Celular Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70%
Recensione Motorola Moto G86 5G: eleganza, sostanza e un prezzo smart
Source: Igizmo Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2025
78% Recensione Moto G86 5G, se vuoi spendere poco senza fregature sei nel posto giusto!
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/20/2025
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 90% features: 82%
73% Recensione Motorola Moto G86: Una certezza
Source: Evo smart Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 70% performance: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70%
80% Motorola G86 5G: autonomia infinita e display da urlo – Recensione
Source: Batista70Phone Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
70% Review Motorola Moto G86 – Een echte volhouder
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
70% Test du Motorola Moto G86 5G : design soigné, bonnes performances, mais autonomie et pérennité limitées
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/04/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
60% Test Motorola Moto G86 : solide comme un roc au milieu d’une concurrence féroce
Source: 01Net French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2025
Rating: Total score: 60%
Motorola moto G86 5G – recenzja. Lepsza, a teraz w kuszącej cenie
Source: Instalki Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2025
79% Recenzja Motorola moto G86 5G. Zbyt zwyczajna, by zachwycać?
Source: Android.com.pl Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/15/2025
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 780% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%
87% Recenzja Moto G86 5G. Niezły sprzęt w świetnej formie
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 87%
Motorola Moto G86 5G – doskonały stosunek ceny do jakości?
Source: Co Nowego Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/03/2025
80% TEST | Motorola Moto G86 ma OIS, eSIM i IP68 w niskiej cenie. To gdzie jest problem?
Source: GSM Maniak Turkish PL→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/27/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 60% display: 90% mobility: 90%
Motorola Moto G86 - recenzja, test, opinia i dane techniczne
Source: Unite4buy Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Beautiful design; great AMOLED display; long battery life; 5G; NFC module. Negative: Plastic case; slow 30W charging; average performance & cameras; mono speakers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/08/2025
79% Обзор Motorola G86 5G: смартфон, который умеет удивлять
Source: ITC UA RU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 79% price: 90% performance: 70% display: 85% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Motorola G86 - majdnem Edge
Source: MobilArena HU HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/17/2025
Rating: price: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Motorola Moto G86 5G review: arătos și dotat, dar cam are concurență mare
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN
Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; nice cameras; beautiful display. Negative: Weak processor; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/01/2025

Comment

ARM Mali-G615 MP2: Mid-range graphics chip for smartphones with 2 of the 6 possible cores. Based on the fourth generation of Valhall architecture. Offers variable rate shading.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Dimensity 7300: The Dimensity 7300 is a mid-range processor with an integrated 5G modem. The CPU part integrates four ARM Cortex-A78 cores with up to 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 power cores with up to 2 GHz. The SoC is manufactured using the modern 4nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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