Motorola Moto G87 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $799
- Better portability (76/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G87 — 48/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G87 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $500. Motorola Moto G87 was $500 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (99/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (76/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.