Motorola Moto G85vsNothing Phone (2)
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Nothing Phone (2) wins
Verdict
Nothing Phone (2) wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Nothing Phone (2) is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — battery is its standout. It costs USD 599 — USD 320 more than the Motorola Moto G85. Pay the premium if battery is your priority.
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Performance — led by performance score (1,200,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Motorola Moto G85 and Nothing Phone (2).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Camera — led by video score (91 pts).
- Nothing Phone (2) takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- 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 longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 599 USD.
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,200,000 pts vs 520,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want better video quality — 91 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want a better camera — 128 pts vs 110 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 33 W.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2) if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Motorola Moto G85
- Nothing Phone (2)
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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.
Nothing Phone (2)
Choose Nothing Phone (2) if battery matters most — it wins the most categories overall. 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
Nothing Phone (2)
- Unique Glyph design
- Flagship chipset
- Wireless charging
- Average battery
- 45 W charging
- Cameras trail rivals