Moto G86 and Galaxy A56 stand out in a test with five intermediate cell phones launched in 2025. The evaluation compared models from Motorola, Samsung, Oppo, Jovi and Xiaomi with prices between R$2,000 and R$4,600. The devices presented good general performance, high quality cameras and long-lasting batteries.
The tests included design, performance in daily tasks and games, battery life and photo quality. Moto G86 and Galaxy A56 offered the best cost-benefit ratio in the range of up to R$2,200.
Design and construction of models
All devices have screens of around 6.7 inches and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Finishing options vary between plastic, glass and imitation leather.
Oppo Reno 13F attracts attention in lavender color with a textured pattern on the back. The black version maintains a traditional look.
Samsung Galaxy A56 adopts a glass back and aluminum edges, similar to high-end models. The device is available in four different colors.
Performance in benchmarks and daily use
Moto G86 recorded the best rates in general performance tests. Galaxy A56 and Redmi Note 14 Pro appeared soon after with close results.
In the graphics evaluation, Galaxy A56 came in first place. Oppo Reno 13F occupied fourth position among the five models tested.
All have 8 GB or 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB storage. Motorola and Xiaomi maintain a microSD card slot.
- Processors manufactured at 4nm in most cases
- Native support for artificial intelligence applications
- Google Gemini comes pre-installed on all devices
Autonomy and recharge speed
Jovi V50 Lite achieved 17 hours and 48 minutes of use with a 6,500 mAh battery. The model easily leads the duration ranking.
Oppo Reno 13F clocked 12 hours and 40 minutes with 5,800 mAh capacity. Galaxy A56 was close with 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Chargers range from 33 W on the Motorola to 90 W on the Jovi. Modelos from Oppo, Samsung and Xiaomi offer 45 W of power.
Quality of tested cameras
Four models use a 50 megapixel main sensor. Redmi Note 14 Pro features a 200 megapixel resolution camera.
Daytime photos show similar results between devices. Diferenças appear more evident in night images and in light balance.
Jovi V50 Lite and Galaxy A56 excelled in controlling light and dark areas at night. Todos has an ultra-wide lens and macro mode.
Selfies range from 12 megapixels on the Samsung to 32 megapixels on the others. Zoom optical and digital deliver usable images in all cases.
Software protection and updates
Oppo Reno 13F and Moto G86 offer IP68 and IP69 certification. Galaxy A56 has IP67 protection against water and dust.
Samsung promises up to six Android updates on the A56. Oppo grants five system upgrades in Reno 13F. Motorola reports four years of security patches on the G86. Jovi and Xiaomi are three and four years old respectively.
Prices charged in November
Moto G86 appears with an average value of R$2,000 in online stores. Galaxy A56 costs around R$2,200 in the same period. Oppo Reno 13F and Jovi V50 Lite cost around R$2,500. Redmi Note 14 Pro reaches R$4,600 in the surveyed retail.
Moto G86 and Galaxy A56 combine high performance with an affordable price. Both models deliver a complete experience for most users.