Nothing Phone (2a)vsMotorola Moto G85
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Nothing Phone (2a) and Motorola Moto G85 trade category wins — Nothing Phone (2a) in Camera; Motorola Moto G85 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Nothing Phone (2a) takes Performance — led by performance score (700,000 pts).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Display — led by peak brightness (1,600 nits).
- Too close to call between Nothing Phone (2a) and Motorola Moto G85.
- Nothing Phone (2a) takes Battery — led by charging speed (45 W).
- Motorola Moto G85 takes Price — led by price (279 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want…
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 700,000 pts vs 520,000 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.67 in.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want a better camera — 112 pts vs 110 pts.
- Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 33 W.
Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want…
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 1,600 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Motorola Moto G85 if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 349 USD.
At a glance
- Nothing Phone (2a)
- Motorola Moto G85
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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?
Nothing Phone (2a)
Choose Nothing Phone (2a) if camera matters most. It costs USD 349.
Motorola Moto G85
Choose Motorola Moto G85 if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Nothing Phone (2a)
- Unique Glyph design
- Clean software
- Good price
- Mid-range chipset
- No telephoto
- 45 W charging
Motorola Moto G85
- Curved 120 Hz screen
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Clean Android
- Slow chipset
- 33 W charging
- No telephoto