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Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) vs Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G87 vs Xiaomi Mi A2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) 26Points
6.78"
AMOLED

1272x2772

200
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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)} 26 Advantages Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) vs Mi A2 (64GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (220GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1272x2772 pixels51%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+450 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.78"13%
Larger screen
vs5.99"
+(dual camera) 200MP + 8MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(front) 32MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+(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 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+5200 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+30W67%
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.
vs18W
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68/IP69 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
183 grams (6.41 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)10%
Lighter
7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches)vs+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)1%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera

24 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
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ModelMoto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G87 XT2621-6 MC462Xiaomi A2 M1804D2SG (64GB + 4GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date4/30/2026, Announced: 4/29/20267/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018
Depth7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)77.37 x 164.58 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in)75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)
Weight183 grams (6.41 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather backAluminum body, glass front
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.
Not supported

📲 Display

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.78" inches5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1272x2772 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2160 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)450 PPI403 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 7iGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features5000nits[peak]
HDR8
100% DCI-P3
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 16Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User InterfaceMy UXfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8)
Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
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)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
200 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel size0.5µm pixel1.25µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1440p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5164x3872 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Supported
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
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 (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
• Android One
• Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376
• Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)Xiaomi Mi A2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)
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