Moto G86 Power brings bright display, big battery to India’s budget 5G battle

Motorola’s latest move in the sub-Rs 20,000 space is the Moto G86 Power – a 5G smartphone that doesn’t try too hard but still delivers where it counts. With a high-brightness pOLED display, a massive battery, and a sleek vegan leather finish, the G86 Power is all about bringing consumers good, clean tech for everyday life.

Think of it as the daily driver that won’t quit, designed for long days, sunny skies, and that occasional unexpected splash. Here’s everything you need to know about Motorola’s latest budget bet.

Motorola G86 Power: Specs and key features

The Moto G86 Power sports a 6.67-inch Super HD pOLED display that’s eye-searingly bright, peaking at 4,500 nits. That’s more than enough to stay visible under harsh sunlight while sipping chai outdoors or shooting reels at golden hour.

It also supports HDR10+, 10-bit colour, and a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, making everything from Insta feeds to gaming look crisp and fluid. Design-wise, the flat display gives it a modern, minimalist aesthetic.

Under the hood, it’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset with 8GB of RAM. There’s just one configuration, but Motorola balances that out with IP68 and IP69 ratings, which means it can handle splashes, dust, and the occasional clumsy drop better than most phones in this range.

Fueling it all is a massive 6,720mAh battery. While the 33W fast charging isn’t the fastest in town, the battery itself is built for the long haul. Think road trips, back-to-back meetings, or just doomscrolling into the night without a charger in sight.

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On the camera front, the G86 Power keeps it sharp and social-ready with a 50MP Sony LYT-600 main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide camera for group shots and landscapes. The 32MP front camera ensures your selfies, or video calls, stay detailed and punchy even in average lighting.

Rounding things off, you get Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual microphones for clearer calls, and a USB Type-C port.

Moto G86 Power: Price and availability

The Moto G86 Power is priced at Rs 17,999 for the sole 8GB + 128GB variant, squarely aimed at those who want performance without punching above their budget. Launch offers sweeten the deal with up to Rs 1,500 off on some bank cards from Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and IDFC Bank.

The phone comes in three stylish shades – Golden Cypress, Cosmic Sky, and Spellbound – each with a soft-touch vegan leather texture.

Sales begin August 6, 2025, at 12 PM, across major e-commerce platforms, Motorola’s official site, and offline retailers. For those shopping around for alternatives, you’ll want to look at the OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite and CMF Phone 2 Pro – both strong contenders in the budget space.