The Moto G85 is a mid-range 5G phone from Motorola. Motorola sells it as the moto g85 5G. It was announced on June 25, 2024, and went on sale in Europe the same week. In Europe, it cost €349.99 at launch. In the UK, the 12GB + 256GB model was priced at £299.99. The phone is not sold in the US. It later reached India and Latin America.
Design and display
The phone has a 6.67-inch pOLED screen with curved edges. It shows Full HD+ resolution (2400 x 1080) at 395 ppi. The refresh rate goes up to 120Hz, and peak brightness reaches 1,600 nits. Gorilla Glass 5 covers the display.
The body measures 161.91 x 73.06 x 7.59 mm. The Urban Grey model has a PMMA back and weighs 171 g. Cobalt Blue and Olive Green use a vegan leather back. India also gets a Viva Magenta color. The phone carries an IP52 rating, so it resists light splashes only.
Performance
Inside is the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, built on a 6 nm process. It has two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. The GPU is an Adreno 619. Memory options include 8GB or 12GB of RAM with 128GB or 256GB of storage. The European model also has a microSD slot for cards up to 1TB. The Indian model has no card slot.
Cameras
The main camera uses a 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 sensor with an f/1.8 lens. It also has optical image stabilization. Next to it sits an 8MP ultrawide camera that also handles macro shots. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 lens. Both sides record video at up to 1080p and 30 fps, according to Motorola’s spec sheet.
Battery and charging
The battery has a capacity of 5,000 mAh. In Europe and Latin America, the phone supports 30W TurboPower charging. Motorola India lists 33W charging and includes a 33W charger in the box. In Mexico, the charger is sold separately. There is no wireless charging.
Software and updates
The Moto G85 shipped with Android 14 and Motorola’s light software layer. Motorola India promises four years of security updates. Notebookcheck reports the same four-year window for Europe. The number of Android upgrades differs by source and region. Motorola India promises two Android upgrades.
Other features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and an in-display fingerprint reader. The European model adds NFC and eSIM support. Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 handle wireless links. There is no headphone jack.
Should you buy the Moto G85?
The Moto G85 suits buyers who want a bright, curved OLED screen in a light body. Its stabilized main camera and microSD slot in Europe add value. Buyers who need water resistance or 4K video should look elsewhere. Gamers may also want a faster chip than the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. Its 2025 sibling, the Moto G86, is also worth a look.
