Motorola Moto G87
Motorola
PKR 118,999
75/100 overall
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Motorola Moto G87 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 May 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Motorola Moto G87 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 118,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
78/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 44,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,140 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 37W faster.
- Motorola Moto G87 has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Motorola Moto G87 if…
you care most about camera.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G87 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 118,999 | PKR 74,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 2026 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.6 x 77.4 x 7.4 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 183g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 Dust & Water Resistant MIL-STD-810H Certified | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 Inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 Pixels | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | 1.5K Extreme AMOLED 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 16 ( Motorola Hello UI) | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | Yes, microSD up to 2TB | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200MP Main Camera (OIS) 8MP Ultra-Wide HDR Panorama Night Mode 2x Lossless Zoom Better | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 32MP Selfie Camera Better | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 2K 1080p | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 30W TurboPower Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Motorola Moto G87 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Motorola Moto G87 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Motorola Moto G87 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Motorola Moto G87 is listed at PKR 118,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 44,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G87 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Motorola Moto G87 scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G87 uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Moto G87 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Motorola Moto G87 carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 30W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G87 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G87 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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