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Moto G87
Released April 29, 20268GB + 256GB / 5GKES 62,000
Display | 6.78" Extreme AMOLED Super HD display (1272 x 2772 pixels, 450 ppi), 10-bit color, over one billion colors, 100% DCI-P3, 120Hz refresh rate, Water Touch, SGS Low Blue Light, SGS Low Motion Blur and Gorilla Glass 7i |
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Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm), Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 cores, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
Storage | 256GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable by up to 2TB using a microSD card |
Brightness | Up to 5000 nits peak brightness |
Colors | Pantone Overture, Pantone Blue Atoll |
Camera | 200MP Main Camera (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 16-in-1 Ultra Pixel technology and 2x lossless zoom) + 8MP Ultrawide Camera (f/2.2, 1.12µm pixels) with ambient-light sensor | 32MP Front Camera |
Video | Rear main camera: 2K at 30fps and 1080p at 30/60fps; Ultrawide and front cameras: 2K or 1080p at 30fps; Dual Capture, timelapse, hyperlapse, slow motion and Ultrawide video recording |
Battery | 5200mAh battery rated for up to approximately 35 hours of mixed use |
Charging | 30W TurboPower wired charging through USB Type-C; charger availability varies by market |
Audio | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio, two microphones and USB Type-C audio; no 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | 5G, Dual SIM with Nano-SIM and eSIM support, Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Beidou and USB Type-C 2.0 |
Durability | IP66, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, immersion protection in up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for 30 minutes, MIL-STD-810H shock and drop testing and Gorilla Glass 7i |
Biometrics | Fingerprint reader and face unlock, protected by ThinkShield and Moto Secure |
Software | Android 16 with Motorola My UX, Gemini, Circle to Search, Smart Connect, Moto Secure, ThinkShield, Moto Unplugged, Motorola gestures, games tools and RAM Boost up to 24GB total memory; UK security support is declared through June 2030 |
In the Box | Moto G87, protective cover, USB Type-C cable, SIM tool, guides and documentation; charger availability varies by market |
Video Review
Summary
The Motorola Moto G87 is a camera-focused premium midrange smartphone featuring a 200MP OIS main camera, a sharp 6.78-inch 120Hz Super HD AMOLED display and unusually comprehensive IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection. It also offers a slim lightweight body, expandable storage, stereo speakers, NFC, eSIM support and Android 16. Its main compromises are the modest Dimensity 6400 processor, relatively slow 30W charging, lack of 4K video and high Kenyan pricing.
Key Advantages
- Class-leading 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization
- High-quality 2x lossless zoom using the main camera sensor
- Sharp 6.78-inch Super HD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Excellent outdoor visibility with up to 5000 nits peak brightness
- IP66, IP68 and IP69 dust and water protection
- MIL-STD-810H durability and Gorilla Glass 7i protection
- Slim 7.38mm body weighing only 183g
- 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS 2.2 storage and microSD expansion up to 2TB
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res Audio
- Supports NFC, eSIM and Motorola Smart Connect
- Ships with Android 16 and security support declared through June 2030
- High-resolution 32MP selfie camera
Critical Limitations
- Dimensity 6400 offers weaker performance than the Dimensity 7300 used in the preceding Moto G86
- 30W charging is slow compared with similarly priced competitors
- No dedicated optical telephoto camera
- Video recording is limited to 2K rather than 4K
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wi-Fi connectivity is limited to Wi-Fi 5
- USB Type-C port is limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Plastic frame does not feel as premium as aluminum
- Charger is not included in some regional packages
- Kenyan pricing is relatively high for the processor provided
Recommended For
- Photography enthusiasts who want a very high-resolution camera with OIS
- Content creators who need a capable main and selfie camera system
- Users who prioritize a bright, sharp AMOLED display
- Travellers and outdoor users who need strong water and dust protection
- Buyers who want expandable storage, NFC and eSIM support
- Users looking for a slim and lightweight premium midrange phone
- Media users who value stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos
Not Recommended For
- Demanding gamers who require flagship-level performance
- Users who need very fast or wireless charging
- Buyers looking for a dedicated optical telephoto camera
- Content creators who require native 4K video recording
- Users who need a 3.5mm headphone jack
- Buyers looking for the best performance-to-price ratio
- Users who specifically require Wi-Fi 6 or faster USB data transfers
