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Motorola Moto G87 - Reviews and Specs

Motorola Moto G87
The Motorola Moto G87 combines a bright 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 200 MP camera, durable construction and a 5,200 mAh battery. Reviews praise its design and features but criticize its weak performance and uncompetitive pricing.

Pros

+ Bright 120 Hz AMOLED
+ High-resolution 200 MP camera
+ Strong water resistance
+ Large 5,200 mAh battery
+ Slim, lightweight design

Cons

- Weak performance for price
- Limited gaming capability
- Expensive against stronger rivals
- Outdated USB 2.0
- No headphone jack

The Motorola Moto G87 is a mid-range 5G smartphone with Android 16, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of expandable storage. Its 6.78-inch AMOLED display offers a sharp 2772 x 1272 resolution, HDR support and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The camera system includes a 200 MP stabilized main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide camera and a 32 MP selfie camera. A 5,200 mAh battery supports 30-watt charging, while IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810H certifications strengthen durability. Reviewers commend the bright screen, stylish lightweight design and broad feature set. However, the Dimensity 6400 processor and Mali-G57 MP2 graphics deliver disappointing performance for a phone priced around €313 to €400, weakening its value against faster competitors.

Specifications

Motorola Moto G87 (Moto G80 Series)
Processor
Mediatek Dimensity 6400 8c/8t, 2 x 2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A76, 6 x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
Display
6.78 inch 19.5:9, 2772 x 1272 pixel 450 PPI, capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 7i, glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
256 GB UFS 2.2 Flash, 256 GB 
, 198 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, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.4, 2G (850/​900/​1800/​1900), 3G (B1/​B2/​B5/​B8), 4G (B1/​B2/​B3/​B5/​B7/​B8/​B20/​B26/​B28/​B32/​B38/​B40/​B41/​B42/​B71), 5G (n1/​n3/​n5/​n7/​n8/​n20/​n26/​n28/​n38/​n40/​n41/​n71/​n75/​n77/​n78), Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.4 x 164.6 x 77.4 ( = 0.29 x 6.48 x 3.05 in)
Battery
5200 mAh Lithium-Ion, 30 Watt charging
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 200 MPix f/​1.8, phase shift AF, OIS, Dual LED flash, Videos @1440p/​30fps (camera 1); 8.0MP, f/​2.2, wide angle (camera 2)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix f/​2.2, Videos @1440p/​30fps
Additional features
Speakers: stereo speakers (hybrid), USB cable, 24 Months Warranty, IP68/​IP69, MIL-STD-810H, fanless, waterproof
Weight
183 g ( = 6.46 oz / 0.4 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 67.65% - average
Average of 4 scores (from 7 reviews)
price: 57%, performance: 31%, features: 65%, display: 89% mobility: 83%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Motorola Moto G87

74.6% Maximum brightness AMOLED, but brutal performance drops - Review of the Motorola Moto G87 smartphone | Notebookcheck
The Motorola Moto G87 impresses in the test with its stylish design, bright display and solid features. However, the poor performance for the price clearly clouds the overall impression. Is it a good offer in the face of strong competition?
60% Motorola Moto G87 review: A phone that makes no sense
Source: Tech Advisor English
Almost certainly not. The Moto G87 is another so-so affordable phone from a company that seems to have become distracted by its quest for flagships and foldables. However, a significant price hike means that the G87 has drifted into far more competitive waters, and it’s simply found wanting against punchier and more premium-feeling opposition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%
Motorola Moto G87 Review | New Mid-Range Champion?
Source: Tech Spurt English
Reviewing the Motorola Moto G87, a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone boasting a 200MP main camera and full IP68 water and dust resistance vs the Moto G77. I've been testing the Motorola G87 to see how the gaming chops, battery life, camera tech etc handle real life. As far as specs go, this mid-ranger seems to be very similar to the G77.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/11/2026
Motorola Moto G87 Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Motorola Moto G87 is announced for late April 2026 and hits shelves in mid-May. It is a big phone 6.78 inches tall and surprisingly slim at just 7.3mm thick, weighing 183 grams. That is light for a phone with a large screen. The front has tough Gorilla Glass 7i, the frame is plastic, and the back uses a silicone polymer (eco-leather) finish, which feels soft and premium. It is also seriously durable IP68/IP69 rated, meaning it can survive dust, being dunked in 1.5m of water for 30 minutes, and even high pressure water jets. Plus, it meets MIL-STD-810H military standards for drops and temperature changes. You get two SIM options (Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual Nano-SIM), and it supports 2G through 5G networks so it is future proof for fast speeds. The display is a stunning 6.78-inch AMOLED with 1 billion colors, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and an eye-popping 5000 nits peak brightness great for sunlight reading. The resolution is 1272 x 2772 pixels, sharp at about 450 pixels per inch.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/26/2026

Foreign Reviews

60% Motorola Moto G87 im Test: Ein Smartphone, das keinen Sinn ergibt
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/08/2026
Rating: Total score: 60%
76% Recensione Motorola Moto G87: il prezzo sale, ma è sempre un Moto G
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 76% price: 55% features: 75% display: 85% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
Motorola Moto G57, G67, G77 e G87: quale scegliere e per chi | VIDEO
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 06/25/2026
Rating: price: 59% features: 80%
Đánh giá Motorola Moto G87: Camera 200 MP và độ bền cao có đủ tạo khác biệt?
Source: FPT shop VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/28/2026

Comment

ARM Mali-G57 MP2: Integrated mid range graphics card with 2 clusters. Based on the Valhall architecture.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

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


Dimensity 6400: The CPU offers a total of eight cores, which are divided into two clusters. One has two ARM Cortex-A76 performance cores with up to 2.5 GHz each, while the other has six ARM Cortex-A55 energy-saving cores with up to 2.0 GHz each. LPDDR4x RAM with 2,133 MHz can be used as RAM and UFS 2.2 is supported as internal memory. The Dimensity 6300 is very similar to the old Dimensity 6080.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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