Motorola Moto G85vsMotorola Moto G35
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Motorola Moto G85 wins
Verdict
Motorola Moto G85 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Motorola Moto G85 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — display is its standout. It costs USD 279 — USD 110 more than the Motorola Moto G35. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G85 and Motorola Moto G35.
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,600 nits).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Camera — led by video score (82 pts).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Battery — led by charging speed (33 W).
- Motorola Moto G35 takes Price — led by price (169 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 a faster phone for apps and games — 520,000 pts vs 450,000 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 392 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,600 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 16 MP.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want better video quality — 82 pts vs 55 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a better camera — 110 pts vs 85 pts.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want faster charging — 33 W vs 20 W.
Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want a bigger screen — 6.72 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Motorola Moto G35 if you want a lower price — 169 USD vs 279 USD.
At a glance
- Motorola Moto G85
- Motorola Moto G35
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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 display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 279.
Motorola Moto G35
Choose Motorola Moto G35 if price matters most. It costs USD 169, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Motorola Moto G85
- Curved 120 Hz screen
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
- No telephoto
Motorola Moto G35
- 120 Hz FHD display
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Unisoc chip is modest
- Slow 20 W charging
- No telephoto