Motorola·Budget · Released Jul 2024

Moto G85

A light, leather-backed budget phone with a curved pOLED screen.

74/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$299
Color · Cobalt Blue
Display
6.67" pOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
SD 6s Gen 3
Memory
8 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
171 g
Quick answer

The Moto G85 is a budget Motorola smartphone released Jul 2024, with a launch price of $299. It pairs the SD 6s Gen 3 with a 6.67" pOLED 120 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 74/100 — A budget phone that looks and feels above its price. Standout strengths: curved poled display is rare at this price. and light vegan-leather build at 171 g. Main trade-off: snapdragon 6s gen 3 is entry-level.

AI Snapshot

A budget phone that looks and feels above its price.

The Moto G85 stands out in the budget class with a curved pOLED screen and vegan-leather build. Entry-level performance and basic extras are the expected compromises.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display82
Camera72
Performance68
Battery84
Build80
Value84
  • Curved pOLED display is rare at this price.
  • Light vegan-leather build at 171 g.
  • Large 5,000 mAh battery.
  • Headphone jack and microSD.

Full specifications

Type
pOLED, 120 Hz
Size
6.67 inches (curved)
Resolution
2,400 × 1,080 px (395 ppi)
Peak brightness
1,600 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 5
Main
50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Ultrawide
8 MP, f/2.2
Selfie
32 MP, f/2.4
Video
4K @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -70.9%
This
430,000
Class avg
1,480,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -66.7%
This
900
Class avg
2,700
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -73.0%
This
2,000
Class avg
7,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -85.5%
This
8.0 fps
Class avg
55.0 fps

How the Moto G85 compares

Moto G85iPhone 11 Pro MaxEdge 50 Fusion
SpecEagle score747474
ChipsetSD 6s Gen 3Apple A13 BionicSnapdragon 7s Gen 2
Display6.67" pOLED 120 Hz6.5" OLED 60 Hz6.7" curved pOLED 144 Hz
Main camera50 MP · f/1.812 MP · f/1.850 MP · f/1.8
Battery5,000 mAh3,969 mAh5,000 mAh
Launch price$299$1,099$349

Frequently asked questions

When was the Moto G85 released?

The Moto G85 was released in Jul 2024.

How much does the Moto G85 cost?

The Moto G85 launched at $299 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the Moto G85 screen size and type?

The Moto G85 has a 6.67" pOLED 120 Hz display, reaching up to 1,600 nits peak brightness.

What chipset does the Moto G85 use?

The Moto G85 is powered by the SD 6s Gen 3 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Moto G85 have?

The Moto G85 ships with 8 GB · 256 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Moto G85 battery capacity?

The Moto G85 has a 5,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the Moto G85 charge?

The Moto G85 supports 30 W TurboPower wired charging.

Does the Moto G85 have wireless charging?

The Moto G85 does not support wireless charging.

What is the Moto G85 main camera?

The Moto G85 has a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera.

Does the Moto G85 have 5G?

The Moto G85 supports 5G (Sub-6).

Is the Moto G85 waterproof?

The Moto G85 is rated IP52 for dust and water resistance.

How long will the Moto G85 get software updates?

The Moto G85 update policy: 2 years.

How much does the Moto G85 weigh?

The Moto G85 weighs 171 g.

What colours does the Moto G85 come in?

The Moto G85 is available in 3 colours: Cobalt Blue, Olive Green, Urban Grey.

Is the Moto G85 worth buying?

The Moto G85 stands out in the budget class with a curved pOLED screen and vegan-leather build. Entry-level performance and basic extras are the expected compromises. SpecEagle gives the Moto G85 an editorial score of 74/100.

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