Motorola Moto G85vsRedmi 13 5G
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 80 more than the Redmi 13 5G. Pay the premium if display is your priority.
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Display — led by pixel density (395 ppi).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Camera — led by selfie camera (32 MP).
- Too close to call between Redmi 13 5G and Motorola Moto G85.
- Redmi 13 5G takes Price — led by price (199 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 more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 6 GB.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a sharper screen — 395 ppi vs 264 ppi.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,600 nits vs 600 nits.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a better camera — 110 pts vs 108 pts.
Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want…
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.88 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want better video quality — 85 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,030 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Redmi 13 5G if you want a lower price — 199 USD vs 279 USD.
At a glance
- Motorola Moto G85
- Redmi 13 5G
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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.
Redmi 13 5G
Choose Redmi 13 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 199, 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
Redmi 13 5G
- 108 MP camera
- 120 Hz display
- Cheap 5G
- HD+ resolution
- Slow chipset
- Software ads