Motorola Moto G 86 vs Motorola Moto G 86 Power

Our verdict: Contract-wise, the Motorola Moto G 86 undercuts the Motorola Moto G 86 Power by £72.00 over the full term. Day-to-day comfort favours the Motorola Moto G 86 at 185g. Heavy downloaders might appreciate the Motorola Moto G 86 — it comes in 2 storage sizes.

Screen
6.67" 6.67"
Display
P-OLED P-OLED
Resolution
1220 x 2712 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch
446 446
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Storage
256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS
Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
161.2 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 161.2 x 74.8 x 8.7 mm
Weight
185 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts
£8.99/mo (£99.00 upfront) £14.99/mo (£19.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£217.00
Motorola Moto G 86 Motorola Moto G 86 Motorola Moto G 86 Power Motorola Moto G 86 Power
Screen 6.67" 6.67"
Display P-OLED P-OLED
Resolution 1220 x 2712 1220 x 2712
Pixels Per Inch 446 446
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 32 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm)
Storage 256GB, 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 161.2 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm 161.2 x 74.8 x 8.7 mm
Weight 185 grams 195 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Contracts £8.99/mo
£99.00 upfront
£14.99/mo
£19.00 upfront
SIM-free £217.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Motorola Moto G 86 or Motorola Moto G 86 Power cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Motorola Moto G 86 is cheaper on contract at £327.62 over the life of the deal from £8.99 per month with £99.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Motorola Moto G 86 or Motorola Moto G 86 Power?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 446 pixels per inch, and both use P-OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Motorola Moto G 86 or Motorola Moto G 86 Power?

The Motorola Moto G 86 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Motorola Moto G 86 Power has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Motorola Moto G 86 and Motorola Moto G 86 Power?

The Motorola Moto G 86 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Motorola Moto G 86 Power comes in 512GB.

What processors do the Motorola Moto G 86 and Motorola Moto G 86 Power use?

The Motorola Moto G 86 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm), while the Motorola Moto G 86 Power uses the Mediatek Dimensity 7300 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Motorola Moto G 86 or Motorola Moto G 86 Power?

The Motorola Moto G 86 is the more portable of the two — it's 10g lighter at 185 grams, both are similar in overall footprint, and is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Motorola Moto G 86 or Motorola Moto G 86 Power?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).

What operating system do the Motorola Moto G 86 and Motorola Moto G 86 Power run?

Both phones run Android 15.