Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) vs LG G4 (VS986)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G87 vs LG G4 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)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1440x2560
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
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29 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 22 Common items in both devices |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto G87 XT2621-6 MC462 | LG G4 VS986 (Verizon), LG-VS986, AS986, LG P1 |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  USA |
| Brand | Motorola | LG |
| Release date | 4/30/2026, Announced: 4/29/2026 | 4/29/2015, Announced: 4/28/2015 |
| Depth | 7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77.37 x 164.58 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in) | 76.1 x 148.9 millimeters (3 x 5.86 in) |
| Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back | Plastic body, glass front |
| 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. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.78" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1272x2772 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 450 PPI | 534 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 5000nits[peak] HDR8 100% DCI-P3 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| System version | Android 16 | Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| User Interface | My UX | LG UX 4.0 UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) (20nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 (600MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Basemark OS II: 1584 (v2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
| External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 13) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 20000x10000 pixels | 5312x2988 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.5µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS (3-axis): Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5200 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 20 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 434 hours (18.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red • Knock Code • Quick Remote |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | LG G4 (VS986) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.62W/kg (head) |