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Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) vs Motorola Moto G86

Side by side comparison between Nothing Phone 2 vs Motorola Moto G86 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G86 X Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) 09Points
6.7"
OLED

1080x2412

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.67"
POLED

1220x2712

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G86

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Phone 2 (128GB)} 9 Advantages Nothing Phone 2 (128GB) vs Moto G86} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G86
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)19%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.2
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
+6.7"1%
Larger screen
vs6.67"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 50MP72%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 50MP + 8MP
+1/1.56" inches25%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.95" inches
+45W50%
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.
vs30W
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
201 grams (7.04 ounces)vs+185 grams (6.48 ounces)9%
Lighter
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10%
Thinner
1080x2412 pixelsvs+1220x2712 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
394 PPIvs+446 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 14vs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4700 mAhvs+5200 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.3 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
IP54 certifiedvs+IP68/IP69 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

37 Common items in both devices
LTPO OLED / P-OLED
HDR10+
120Hz
1 billion
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
 
ModelPhone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Other model namesNothing Phone (2) A065Lenovo Moto G86 XT2527-2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNothingMotorola
Release date7/17/2023, Announced: 7/11/20237/7/2025, Announced: 5/29/2025
Depth8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.35 x 162.13 millimeters (3.01 x 6.38 in)74.7 x 161.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.35 in)
Weight201 grams (7.04 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5, LED lights
Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and othersIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68/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.

📲 Display

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Display typeLTPO OLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~87.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2412 pixels (20:9)1220x2712 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)394 PPI446 PPI
Colors1 billion1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 7i
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
4500nits[peak]
HDR10+
100% DCI-P3

🤖 Operating System

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
System versionAndroid 13Android 15
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 16
User InterfaceNothing OS 2My UX

⚙️ Processor

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)ARM Mali-G615 MC2
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 895434 (v9), 972126 (v10)
Geekbench: 3957 (v5.5), 4219 (v6.0)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 658944 (v10), 885764 (v11)

💽 Memory and storage

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1
256GB (220GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µmAF
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm118°1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.95" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Sony IMX890 / Samsung JN1 sensor
Sony IMX615 sensor (selfie)
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps

📸 Front camera

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.7µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersStereo sound with dual speakers
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
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

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
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)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
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

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4700 mAh5200 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
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: Dark Gray, White
• LED lights on the back for notifications
Glyph
• Colors: Pantone Golden Cypress, Pantone Cosmic Sky, Pantone Spellbound, Pantone Chrysanthemum

☢️ Radiation rate

Nothing Phone 2 (128GB)Moto G86
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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