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MotorolaTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £345.99

Motorola moto g87

The Motorola moto g87 is a standard-tier 5G smartphone featuring a 6.78-inch Extreme AMOLED 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB expandable storage. It integrates a 200MP main camera with OIS, a 5200mAh battery with 30W charging, and comprehensive IP66/IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance.

9.2/ 10
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Evaluated at £345.99
Price-Tier Avg: 9.6/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity8GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.0/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.0/10(Very Good)
Internal Storage256GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
Battery Capacity5200 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
9.2/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.2/10(Exceptional)
Refresh Rate120Hz
Hardware Spec Score
8.3/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.2/10(Excellent)
Main Camera Resolution200MP
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Weight183g
Hardware Spec Score
9.4/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.4/10(Exceptional)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Motorola)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
✓Competitive Price£345
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
•Standard RAM Capacity8GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.0/10
•Standard Internal Storage256GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓High-End Battery Capacity5200 mAh
Top-tier capability in this category9.2/10
✓High-End Refresh Rate120Hz
Top-tier capability in this category8.3/10
✓High-End Main Camera Resolution200MP
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight183g
Top-tier capability in this category9.4/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓High-resolution 200MP main camera equipped with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
  • ✓Robust environmental durability with IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810H certifications
  • ✓Extremely bright 5000 cd/m² AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Processor tier (MediaTek Dimensity 6400) is optimized for efficiency rather than heavy 3D gaming
  • ✕USB port operates on older USB 2.0 transfer speeds
  • ✕AC adapter is excluded from the standard packaging

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

The 200MP primary sensor with OIS and Ultra Pixel binning improves low-detail retention and stabilises handheld captures, while 1440p video recording provides a step up from basic 1080p capture.

PanoramaYes
Auto focusYes
Flash typeLED
Night modeYes
Digital zoom10x
Image editingRetouching
Portrait modeYes
Face detectionYes
Smile detectionYes
Time lapse modeYes
Image stabilizerYes
Rear camera typeDual camera
Slow motion modeYes
Front camera typeSingle camera
Rear camera flashYes
Front camera flashNo
3D depth rear cameraNo
3D depth front cameraNo
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Rear camera pixel size0.5 µm
Rear camera aperture number1.8
Resolution at capture speed2560x1440@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x1080@120fps
Video capture resolution (max)2560 x 1440 pixels
Second rear camera pixel size1.12 µm
Rear camera resolution ()200 MP
Front camera resolution ()32 MP
Second rear camera aperture number2.2
Second rear camera resolution ()8 MP
Rear camera pixel size (Ultra Pixel technology)2 µm
What this metric means:

The 6.78-inch AMOLED panel delivers high pixel density (450 ppi) and a 120Hz refresh rate. Its extreme peak brightness rating ensures readability in intense outdoor light, while Gorilla Glass 7i provides surface protection.

Panel typeAMOLED
Colour depth10 bit
Screen shapeFlat
Pixel density450 ppi
DCI-P3 coverage100%
Display diagonal17.2 cm (6.78")
Display brightness5000 cd/m²
Display glass typeCorning Glass
Display resolution1272 x 2772 pixels
Native aspect ratio19.6:9
Blue light reductionYes
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
Screen to body ratio91.33%
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass 7i
Motion blur reductionYes
Display number of colours1.07 billion colours
Brand specific technologiesWater touch
Display technology marketing nameExtreme AMOLED
What this metric means:

The MediaTek Dimensity 6400 paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage provides balanced execution for standard tasks. The inclusion of a MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB addresses long-term storage expansion needs absent in many modern designs.

RAM capacity8 GB
Virtual RAM (max)16 GB
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size2 TB
Internal storage capacity256 GB
What this metric means:

The MediaTek Dimensity 6400 paired with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage provides balanced execution for standard tasks. The inclusion of a MicroSD card slot supporting up to 2TB addresses long-term storage expansion needs absent in many modern designs.

Processor cores8
Processor model6400
Processor familyMediaTek Dimensity
Processor boost frequency2.5 GHz
What this metric means:

The 5200 mAh battery offers dependable day-to-day endurance, complemented by 30W fast charging and wireless charging support for flexible power replenishment.

Battery capacity5200 mAh
Battery endurance in cycles1200
What this metric means:

The 5200 mAh battery offers dependable day-to-day endurance, complemented by 30W fast charging and wireless charging support for flexible power replenishment.

USB Type-C charging portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)30 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)5 W