Tests measured the Moto G87’s 6.78-inch AMOLED panel at 3,500 nits peak brightness, giving the roughly $450 phone standout sunlight readability in the mid-range segment.
That brightness comes with practical drawbacks: sustained brightness is much lower, indoor viewing can feel overly intense, and heavy display use drains the battery faster.
Automatic brightness adjustment also reacted sluggishly in testing, causing noticeable jumps and forcing users to dim the screen manually in shade or under artificial light.
Against Samsung’s Galaxy A57, the Moto G87 was brighter and easier to read outdoors, while Samsung remained competitive on color accuracy and viewing-angle stability.
The result is a display leader on raw brightness, but one whose energy efficiency and day-to-day tuning keep reviewers from recommending it without reservations.
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