Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) vs Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G87 vs Google Pixel 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.78"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1272x2772
200
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.2"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
10.5mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Nona-core
4575
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB)
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13 Advantages 
15 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 256GB (220GB available) |
| AMOLED / OLED |
| 120Hz |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
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| Model | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G87 XT2621-6 MC462 | Google Pixel 8 G9BQD |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |   Canada, USA |
| Brand | Motorola | |
| Release date | 4/30/2026, Announced: 4/29/2026 | 10/12/2023, Announced: 10/4/2023 |
| Depth | 7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.37 x 164.58 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in) | 70.8 x 150.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.93 in) |
| Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Protection against water and others | IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection. MIL-STD-810H military certified: rigorous testing for salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, drop and thermal shock resistance. | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.78" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1272x2772 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 450 PPI | 424 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 5000nits[peak] HDR8 100% DCI-P3 | 2000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 16 |
| User Interface | My UX | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 926910 (v9), 1159143 (v10) Geekbench: 3526 (v5), 4404 (v6) GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2126°1/2.9"1.25µmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 20000x10000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.31" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.5µm pixel | 1.2µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 10.5 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4320x2432 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 20mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 3 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5200 mAh | 4575 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | 27W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 18W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Pantone Overture, Pantone Blue Atoll Smart Connect | • Colors: Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | Google Pixel 8 (G9BQD 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.1W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |