Motorola Moto G87 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $299 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G87 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $450
- Better portability (76/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 70W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G87 — 48/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (70/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Motorola Moto G87 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $151. Motorola Moto G87 was $151 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (70/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (81/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G87 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.