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Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) vs Xiaomi 13 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G87 vs Xiaomi 13 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 13 X Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) 14Points
6.78"
AMOLED

1272x2772

200
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.36"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)} 14 Advantages Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) vs 13 (128GB)} 11 Advantages Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
+256GB (220GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (101GB available)
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+1272x2772 pixels36%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+450 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs414 PPI
+6.78"7%
Larger screen
vs6.36"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 8MP189%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+5200 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4500 mAh
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.3 + A2DP/LE
+IP68/IP69 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP68 certified
2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)vs+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or glass backAdvantage
More resistant material
HDR8vs+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage
The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
30Wvs+67W123%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster

32 Common items in both devices
AMOLED
120Hz
1 billion
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
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ModelMoto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G87 XT2621-6 MC462Mi 13 2211133G (Global), 2211133C (China)
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date4/30/2026, Announced: 4/29/202612/14/2022, Announced: 12/11/2022
Depth7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.37 x 164.58 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in)71.5 x 152.8 millimeters (2.81 x 6.02 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAluminum body, glass front, plastic or glass back
Protection against water and othersIP68/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)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Display typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.78" inches6.36" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1272x2772 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)450 PPI414 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 7iGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features5000nits[peak]
HDR8
100% DCI-P3
1900nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

🤖 Operating System

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 16Android 13
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceMy UXMIUI 14

⚙️ Processor

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1248260 (v9)
Geekbench: 5129 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 109fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78)Global:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78)
China:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
Global:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.075mm1/3.75"1.0µmPDAFOIS3.2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.215mm120°1/3.06"1.12µm
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.49" inches
Pixel size0.5µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1440p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/120/240fps
1080p@960/1920fps
Slow motion
10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.14" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5200 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pantone Overture, Pantone Blue Atoll
Smart Connect
• Colors: Black, White, Green, Blue, Red, Yellow, Gray
LiquidCool

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi 13 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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