Apple iPhone 15 vs Moto G87
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 and Moto G87 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Moto G87 is the cheaper of the two at $400 versus $799, a difference of about $399. The Moto G87 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 15 stands out for dynamic island brought to base model, while Moto G87 is praised for 200mp main camera is highest ever in g-series lineup with exceptional detail capture. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
- →Dynamic Island brought to base model
- →48 MP main camera upgrade
- →Switched to USB-C port
Buy the Moto G87 if…
- →200MP main camera is highest ever in G-series lineup with exceptional detail capture
- →Bright 1500-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh for smooth scrolling
- →Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance capability
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
Moto G87
Pros
- 200MP main camera is highest ever in G-series lineup with exceptional detail capture
- Bright 1500-nit AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh for smooth scrolling
- Large 5000mAh battery with all-day endurance capability
- Solid mid-range Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset handles multitasking well
- Triple camera system with versatile 3.2x telephoto lens
Cons
- No wireless charging despite premium positioning
- Only IP54 rating limits water and dust resistance compared to competitors
- 33W charging is slower than flagship standards
- 8GB RAM may feel limiting for power users in 2026
- 200MP camera may struggle in low light despite high resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Moto G87 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32MP f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50MP f/2.0 3.2x |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Glacier Silver, Ocean Blue |
| Weight | — | 198g |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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