iQOO Z11 series vs Moto G87
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and Moto G87 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The iQOO Z11 series is the cheaper of the two at $290 versus $400, a difference of about $110. iQOO Z11 series stands out for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, 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 iQOO Z11 series if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- →Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
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
iQOO Z11 series
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
- 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging for all-day usage
- IP68 water and dust resistance for durability
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Pricing likely premium for the Z-series positioning
- Limited availability outside initial launch regions
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 | iQOO Z11 series | Moto G87 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 200MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 32MP f/2.4 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | 50MP f/2.0 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | 50MP f/2.2 |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue | Midnight Black, Glacier Silver, Ocean Blue |
| Weight | 199g | 198g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging Speed | 120W | 33W fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | 1500 nits peak |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
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