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Motorola moto g87 review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£290RAM capacity:?Internal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Motorola moto g87 Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 22 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Motorola moto g87
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.1

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 59% of smartphones
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–²Better than 70%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

7.6

Performance

18%

7.7

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.8

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

â–²Better than 77%
7.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

6.8

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (22)
7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 15 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 63%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £290
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Motorola moto g87

Based on 7 · 15

Reviewers like the bright display, sturdy design and long battery life, but widely criticize sluggish performance and poor value.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Motorola moto g87

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

25%

7.6

Performance

18%

7.7

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.7

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.8

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

7.7
Reviews score
7.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.9
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
?
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 51.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
?
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
yes
Motorola moto g87 has eSIM support. 80.2% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
6.78 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 72.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
450 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 450 ppi which is higher than that of 80.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Height
164.6 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.6 mm which is taller than 65.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.7% of smartphones.
Width
77.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77.4 mm which is wider than 77.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.5% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Motorola moto g87 vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 13.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (450 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    450 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.4% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports eSIM
    Motorola moto g87 supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 2.9% better value for money
    Motorola moto g87 has better value for money than the average smartphone (7.88 vs 7.7).
    7.88 vs 7.66
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports eSIM
    Motorola moto g87 supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • 13.9% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (450 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    450 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.4% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (22)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 15 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.1 vs 7.3
  • 1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.6 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 2.7% lower review score
    Reviews score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models

    80%

    6.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (22)
    7 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 15 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.1 vs 7.3
  • 1.4 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (164.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    164.6 mm vs 163.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
Ash Does Tech
≈ estimated
12/09/2026
Full review · design, performance and camera tests
Verdict
Motorola moto g87 is overpriced for its performance, and better mid-range Android phones exist for the money.
8.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
09/07/2026
Hands-on review · camera, battery and gaming tests
Verdict
Motorola moto g87 is a good all-round mid-range phone for everyday use, with clear limits in charging, video and gaming.
7.0
Tech Spurt
≈ estimated
11/06/2026
Full review · battery, camera, gaming and design tests
Verdict
Motorola moto g87 offers strong battery life and everyday cameras, but it barely differs from its predecessor and its performance disappoints.
6.0
UKV Reviews
≈ estimated
17/10/2026
First look · unboxing and early use
Verdict
Motorola moto g87 is a decent phone, but last year's model is better in many ways, so upgrading is not worth it.
4.0
HardReset.Info
≈ estimated
29/05/2026
Unboxing and first impressions · software and features walkthrough
Verdict
Motorola moto g87 is expensive for what it offers; faster, better-value phones exist for less money.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Overview video

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.5
notebookcheck.net
✓ explicit
22/05/2026
Lab test · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The Motorola Moto G87 is a light, sturdy phone with a bright AMOLED screen and microSD slot, but weak performance and a high price hold it back.
6.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
15/07/2026
Full review · Mid-range Motorola
Verdict
The Moto G87 is a pleasant phone with solid build and clean software, but a steep price rise and weaker performance than its predecessor make it hard to recommend.
7.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
12/10/2026
Lab test · Mid-range Android
Verdict
The Moto G87 is a solid mid-range phone with a bright 120Hz screen and long battery life, but its chip only handles everyday tasks and light games.
8.0
telefonino.net
≈ estimated
10/07/2026
Full review · Rugged mid-range
Verdict
The Motorola Moto G87 is a tough, well-built phone with strong water protection and microSD expansion, though heavy apps can take a moment to open.
7.5
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
26/06/2026
Full review · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The Motorola Moto G87 is a thin, well-built phone with a bright screen and expandable storage, but its high price holds it back.
8.0
startupitalia.eu
≈ estimated
28/06/2026
Hands-on test · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The Moto G87 is a sturdy mid-range phone with a bright screen and a day-and-a-half battery, though its camera can be slow to focus.
7.6
andreagaleazzi.com
✓ explicit
03/06/2026
Hands-on review · Mid-range Android
Verdict
The Moto G87 is a durable mid-range phone whose stock-like software, speakers and battery life impress, but its 200MP camera struggles to focus.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Motorola moto g87

  • A 450 ppi screen makes text and photos look crisp.
  • At 7.4 mm thick it slips easily into a pocket.
  • A 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • HDR10+ support gives films a wider range of light and dark.
  • eSIM support lets you add a second number without a physical card.
  • Stereo speakers spread the sound across both sides of the phone.

What customers don't like about Motorola moto g87

  • No wireless charging means you need a cable every night.
  • At 77.4 mm wide it is awkward to hold one-handed.
  • No optical zoom, so distant subjects rely on digital zoom.
  • No 3D facial recognition is a small loss for people who rely on face unlock.
  • No direct OS updates, so new Android versions may arrive later.

Verdict

Sharp text and photos are the main draw of the Motorola moto g87, with its 450 ppi screen at 6.78 inches. The 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth, and 2.5 GHz on a 6 nm chip gives everyday apps and light games room to run. At 7.4 mm thick it is slim, which helps it sit comfortably in a pocket. Two less common extras stand out: HDR10+ support for video, and eSIM support so you can add a second number without a physical card. Stereo speakers add to the fun. The trade-off is the lack of wireless charging, and at 77.4 mm wide it is a wide phone to hold one-handed. It suits someone who watches a lot of video and wants a sharp, slim phone with 5G.

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