Motorola Moto G87 vs OnePlus 16

The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 55/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 581,041).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 40 points (95/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G87

Performance 45
Display 84
Camera 53
Battery 50
Portability 76
Value for money 48

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?


  • Overall rating 55/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 581041
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 40 points higher (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (95/100 vs 50/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G87 OnePlus 16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 581041 4627389
Geekbench Single 803 4327
Geekbench Multi 2047 12873
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm —
Weight 183 g —
Launch price $299 —

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G87

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G87

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G87

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G87 and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G87 MediaTek Dimensity 6400
55/100
581041 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +87.4%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Motorola Moto G87 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G87

$299

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (100/100 vs 45/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (90/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (95/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 40 points (95/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the OnePlus 16?

The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.