Motorola Moto G85vsApple iPhone 14
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Motorola Moto G85 and Apple iPhone 14 trade category wins — Motorola Moto G85 in Price; Apple iPhone 14 in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Apple iPhone 14 takes Performance — led by performance score (1,100,000 pts).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 14 takes Camera — led by camera score (134 pts).
- Too close to call between Apple iPhone 14 and Motorola Moto G85.
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Price — led by price (279 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 3,279 mAh.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 20 W.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 599 USD.
Choose Apple iPhone 14 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,100,000 pts vs 520,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 if you want better video quality — 92 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 if you want a better camera — 134 pts vs 110 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 14 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Motorola Moto G85
- Apple iPhone 14
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Motorola Moto G85
Choose Motorola Moto G85 if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 14
Choose Apple iPhone 14 if camera matters most. It costs USD 599.
Pros & cons
Motorola Moto G85
- Curved 120 Hz screen
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
- No telephoto
Apple iPhone 14
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Now affordable
- 60 Hz display
- No telephoto
- Slow charging