Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Motorola Moto G87 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2026 3:20 PM, updated: 6/4/2026 11:18 AM

Compare Motorola Moto G87 X Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1272x2772

200
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5200
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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	vs	23 Advantages Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
+173 grams (6.06 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+4K UHD (3840x2160)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	2K UHD (2560x1440)
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1272x2772 pixels40% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+450 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.39"	vs	+6.78"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 200MP + 8MP174% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 20MP	vs	+(front) 32MP61% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps193% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAh	vs	+5200 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
27W	vs	+30W11% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+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.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69 certified, MIL-STD-810H military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Other model names	小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (6GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T	Lenovo Moto G87 XT2621-6 MC462
Country or region available	China, (Global, International)	(Europe)
Brand	Xiaomi	Motorola
Release date	3/1/2019	4/30/2026, Announced: 4/29/2026
Depth	7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	77.37 x 164.58 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	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
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1272x2772 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	450 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 7i
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	5000nits[peak] HDR8 100% DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 16
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16/13 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) China version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 71, 75, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF 12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.5µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1440p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + A2DP/LE
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	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5200 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
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: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue • MIUI 10 • HDR10/DCI-P3 display • Sapphire glass camera cover • Quick Charge 4+ • Fast wireless charging 20W	• Colors: Pantone Overture, Pantone Blue Atoll Smart Connect
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 9 (64GB)	Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered