Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S (64GB) vs Motorola Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S vs Motorola Moto G87 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5020
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.78"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1272x2772
200
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5200
mAh
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!
4 Advantages 
27 Advantages | 26 Common items in both devices |
| Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| f/1.8 (aperture) |
| +19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) |
| Other model names | Xiaomi Note 9S (M2003J6A1G Global version) 4GB RAM | Lenovo Moto G87 XT2621-6 MC462 |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  (Europe) |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Motorola |
| Release date | 4/30/2020, Announced: 3/23/2020 | 4/30/2026, Announced: 4/29/2026 |
| Depth | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 7.38 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.68 x 165.75 millimeters (3.02 x 6.53 in) | 77.37 x 164.58 millimeters (3.05 x 6.48 in) |
| Weight | 209 grams (7.32 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front, plastic or leather back |
| Protection against water and others | P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.78" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1272x2772 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 450 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | 5000nits[peak] HDR8 100% DCI-P3 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 16 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 / 12 | My UX |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G (SM7125) (8nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-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 618 (750MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 279625 (v8) Geekbench: 1785 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | 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 | 800/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | 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, 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm119° 5MP macro f/2.41/5"1.12µmAF 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 200 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 2K UHD (2560x1440) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.5µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | 1440p@30fps 1080p@30/60fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (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 | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5020 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (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: Aurora Blue, Glacier White, Interstellar Black | • Colors: Pantone Overture, Pantone Blue Atoll Smart Connect |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 9S (64GB) | Moto G87 (256GB/8GB NFC) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.96W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) | feature not registered |