Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
185 g |
| thickness |
7.8 mm |
| width |
74.7 mm |
| height |
161.2 mm |
| volume |
93.924792 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP68 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G86 features a sleek design with a weight of 185 g and dimensions of 161.2 mm in height, 74.7 mm in width, and 7.8 mm in thickness. With a volume of 93.92 cm³, it is compact and easy to handle. The device is waterproof and has an IP68 Ingress Protection rating, making it resistant to dust and water. However, it does not have a rugged build or folding capability, maintaining a more traditional form factor.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.67" |
| pixel density |
446 ppi |
| resolution |
1220 x 2712 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
4500 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass 7i |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✓ |
| Always-On Display |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Motorola Moto G86 is equipped with a 6.67″ OLED/AMOLED display, offering a resolution of 1220 x 2712 px for sharp and vibrant visuals. With a pixel density of 446 ppi and a brightness of 4500 nits, it ensures clear visibility even in bright conditions. The display supports both HDR10 and HDR10+ for enhanced color and contrast, and it is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i for added durability, although it lacks an Always-On Display and Dolby Vision support.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
675000 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| GPU name |
Mali G615 MC2 |
| CPU speed |
4 x 2.5 & 4 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2932 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
1026 |
| GPU clock speed |
1047 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
6400 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
4 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| maximum memory amount |
16GB |
| number of transistors |
6200 million |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| supported displays |
1 |
The Motorola Moto G86 is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, ensuring smooth performance for most tasks. The device scores 675000 on the AnTuTu benchmark and 2932 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test, demonstrating its solid processing power. It also features a GPU clock speed of 1047 MHz and supports DirectX 12, offering enhanced graphics performance with its integrated Mali G615 MC2 GPU.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 8 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
2.2 & 1.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
32MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2.2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G86 is equipped with a 50 MP & 8 MP dual-lens main camera, featuring wide apertures of 2.2f and 1.8f for better light capture. It supports 4K video recording at 30fps, and includes features such as phase-detection autofocus, optical image stabilization, and HDR mode for enhanced photo quality. The 32 MP front camera also supports a wide aperture of 2.2f, and comes with a flash for better low-light selfies.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G86 runs on Android 15, offering a variety of features to enhance privacy and user experience. It includes location privacy options, camera and microphone access controls, and clipboard warnings. Users can enjoy customizable notifications, theme customization, dark mode, and features like split screen, PiP, and Live Text. Additionally, the device supports on-device machine learning, full-page screenshots, and allows the offloading of apps for better storage management.
Battery:
| battery power |
5200 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
30W |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Motorola Moto G86 is equipped with a 5200 mAh rechargeable battery, offering solid power for extended use. It supports fast charging at 30W, ensuring quick recharges, although it does not support wireless charging. Additionally, the device features a battery level indicator, allowing users to easily monitor battery status. The battery is not removable, ensuring durability and a streamlined design.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
The Motorola Moto G86 comes with stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience, though it does not include a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack. The device does not support advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD, limiting its wireless audio capabilities.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
May 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| SIM cards |
1 SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
3270 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3270 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The device supports 5G connectivity for fast data speeds, along with a range of modern wireless technologies including Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 6. It offers versatile SIM options with support for both a physical SIM and an eSIM, and is equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connections. The phone also features NFC for contactless transactions and has a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer. For enhanced security, it includes a fingerprint scanner and supports location tracking with GPS and Galileo, along with a compass for navigation.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device comes equipped with a video light to enhance lighting during video recording, ensuring clearer and brighter footage in low-light settings. However, it does not feature a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.