Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) vs Motorola Moto G86
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Active vs Motorola Moto G86 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.1"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.67"
POLED
POLED
1220x2712
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G86
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12 Advantages 
23 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
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| Model | Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 |
| Other model names | AT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A | Lenovo Moto G86 XT2527-2 |
| Country or region available |  USA |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 6/10/2016 | 7/7/2025, Announced: 5/29/2025 |
| Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in) | 74.7 x 161.2 millimeters (2.94 x 6.35 in) |
| Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | 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. |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 5.1" inches | 6.67" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1220x2712 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 576 PPI | 446 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | 4500nits[peak] HDR10+ 100% DCI-P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 15 |
| Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | ARM Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 658944 (v10), 885764 (v11) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm118°1.12µmAF |
| Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/1.95" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 22mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4.1" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.34µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.4 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor SpO2 | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
| Standby | 384 hours (16 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| 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: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray • Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min • Quick Charge 2.0 • OneDrive 115GB • Samsung Pay | • Colors: Pantone Golden Cypress, Pantone Cosmic Sky, Pantone Spellbound, Pantone Chrysanthemum |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) | Moto G86 | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body) | feature not registered |