Motorola Moto G87 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G87 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G87 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 581,041); the Motorola Moto G87 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 188g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 44W vs 30W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Motorola Moto G87 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G87
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Motorola Moto G87 by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 is a bit better (76/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto G87 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Motorola Moto G87 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Motorola Moto G87 (53/100 vs 32/100).