The Moto G86 5G is Motorola’s new mid-range smartphone, positioned to deliver premium features at a competitive price. It builds on the success of the G-series by offering updates in display quality, battery life, camera performance, and durability.
Design and Display
The phone has a 6.67-inch pOLED (or Super HD pOLED) display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, promising smoother animations and a better gaming experience. The screen offers roughly 2712 × 1220 resolution (Super HD), is protected by Gorilla Glass 7i, and supports HDR10+ with up to ~4500 nits of peak brightness. Motorola has also applied Pantone-curated colour finishes (names like Spellbound, Golden Cypress, Cosmic Sky, Chrysanthemum) and added IP68 / IP69 water & dust resistance along with MIL-STD-810H certification for durability.
Performance & Software
Powering the Moto G86 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset built on a 4nm process. In various markets it will come with 8GB or 12GB of RAM, with possible virtual RAM (RAM Boost) to smooth multitasking. Storage options are expected to be 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD in many regions. It ships with Android 15 out of the box and promises some years of security support. The phone also includes features like in-display fingerprint reader, face unlock, stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos sound, and other modern connectivity (5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC).
Camera Setup
On the rear, the G86 5G features a main 50MP Sony sensor (some leaks specify Sony LYT-600) with support for OIS (optical image stabilization) in certain variants. There’s also an 8MP ultra-wide lens which doubles as macro / wide-angle sensor depending on mode. The front camera is 32MP, good enough for sharp selfies and video calls. Video capture support is decent, with 4K video from main sensors reported in “Power” variant and strong specs overall.
Battery & Charging
There are two battery versions depending on region: a 5,200mAh battery in the standard G86 5G and a larger 6,720mAh battery in the “Power” or other variants. Charging speed is around 30-33W TurboPower, which is decent but not top of the range. The smaller battery version is thinner (about 7.87 mm) and lighter (~185g), while the larger version is slightly beefier in dimension and weight (~198g).
Durability & Other Features
Motorola has focused on durability: IP68/IP69 rating for water and dust protection, MIL-STD-810H certification to withstand drops, heat, cold etc. The build includes premium touches like vegan leather back in some editions, strong glass front protection, etc. Other useful additions include dual stereo speakers, 5G band support, Dual SIM (or hybrid in some markets), and virtual RAM support.
India & Pricing Information
The G86 5G is expected to launch in India under competitive pricing. The “Power” variant has already been launched in India — the Moto G86 Power 5G with ~₹17,999 price for the base variant. The standard G86 5G model is likely to be priced slightly lower, depending on region, RAM and storage configuration. Colour options in India align with global offerings: Spellbound, Golden Cypress, Cosmic Sky etc.
Conclusion
Overall, the Moto G86 5G looks like a strong contender in the mid-range 5G smartphone space. It balances high-quality display, solid battery life, good camera setup, and durability features. If Motorola delivers good software updates and after-sales service, this could be one of the better value phones in its price segment.