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Motorola just slipped a familiar handset into a new outfit. The Moto G87 you already know has quietly re-emerged in Brazil as the Moto G Max, and besides the name on the box, nothing about the hardware seems to have changed.
For BRL 2,519.10 (about $488 at current rates) you get a large, bright AMOLED screen and a surprisingly camera-focused spec sheet. It’s the kind of midrange phone that tries to stretch a flagship feel across practical components — and it mostly succeeds.
The display is a 6.8-inch AMOLED with a 1.5K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Peak brightness is rated at a blistering 5,000 nits and Gorilla Glass 7i protects the glass. Under the hood sits MediaTek’s Dimensity 6400, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage in the model on sale in Brazil.
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- Screen: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 120Hz, 5,000 nits
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6400
- Memory/Storage: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
- Cameras: 200MP main (f/1.8, OIS), 8MP ultrawide, 32MP front
- Battery: 5,200 mAh with 33W wired charging
- Extras: Stereo speakers (Dolby Atmos), in-display fingerprint, Android 16
- Durability: IP66/IP68/IP69 and MIL-STD-810H
- Size/Weight: 164.58 x 77.37 x 7.38 mm, 183 g
Yes, that 200MP main sensor is real, and it comes with optical image stabilization. Selfies are handled by a 32MP front camera. Motorola keeps the battery generous at 5,200 mAh with 33W wired charging — enough to last a full day of heavy use for most people.
Durability is an unexpected selling point here. The phone carries multiple ingress protection ratings — IP66, IP68 and IP69 — and even a MIL-STD-810H claim, so it’s marketed as tougher than many phones in this price bracket. Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint reader add polish.
Why two names for one phone? It’s a tactic the industry leans on when regional marketing teams want a different identity or pricing strategy. Sometimes it’s about trademark issues. Sometimes it’s about perception. Whatever the reason, the Moto G Max appears to be the G87 under another badge — at least for now.
Will the Moto G Max badge travel beyond Brazil? That’s unclear. Motorola could keep the dual identity, or it could consolidate names later. Either way, if you’re shopping this segment, it’s worth checking model numbers, not just the label on the back.
Source: gsmarena
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