Side-by-side technical data
Motorola G96 vs Motorola Moto G86
Comparison between Motorola G96 and Motorola Moto G86: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Motorola.
The verdict
Your pick: Motorola Moto G86, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Motorola G96, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 185 g
Motorola Moto G86, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,600 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 675,600 | 985,368 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.40 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Purple, Cyan | Blue, Gold, Red, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 161.9 mm | 161.2 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 89.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 55 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED | pOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,220 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,712 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 446 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 10-Bit Panel | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 1 year | 2 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Smart Connect Support, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Smart Connect Support, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | G96 | Moto G86 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | XT2527-2 |
