{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-moto-g87-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T02:17:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Moto G87 vs Samsung Galaxy A35",
    "answer": "The Motorola Moto G87 and the Samsung Galaxy A35 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A35 leads on performance. The Motorola Moto G87 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 118,999 against PKR 119,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Moto G87",
            "slug": "motorola-moto-g87",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-moto-g87/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-9-2026-10_47_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 118999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-09T05:50:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51.3,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 68.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.6 x 77.4 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "183g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Dust & Water Resistant MIL-STD-810H Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 x 2772 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "1.5K Extreme AMOLED 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( Motorola Hello UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, microSD up to 2TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide HDR Panorama Night Mode 2x Lossless Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "2K 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "30W TurboPower Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A35",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a35",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a35/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-11_32_09-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 119999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-28T06:37:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 99.6,
                "overall": 77.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 15, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 78.0 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1,000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 One UI 6.1 Up to 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultrawide), 123° 5 MP (Macro) LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging (USB Type-C)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent eSIM support)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 51.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a35": 55
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a35"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 98,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a35": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 68.2,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a35": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g87"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a35": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a35": 62.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g87": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a35": 99.6
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Moto G87 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Motorola Moto G87 packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Moto G87 charges 5W faster.",
        "Motorola Moto G87 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Moto G87 or Samsung Galaxy A35?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G87 and Samsung Galaxy A35 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Motorola Moto G87 and Samsung Galaxy A35 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G87 is listed at PKR 118,999 and Samsung Galaxy A35 at PKR 119,999. That makes Motorola Moto G87 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Moto G87 or Samsung Galaxy A35?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G87 leads on battery. Motorola Moto G87 carries a 5200 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A35 a 5000 mAh cell, with 30W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G87 or Samsung Galaxy A35?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A35 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G87 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) while Samsung Galaxy A35 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}