Overall Review Summary
Expert Rating: 8.3/10
Pros
- Curved pOLED Display
- Premium Design
- Decent Battery Life
Cons
- No Ultra-Wide Camera
- Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC
Expert point of view
Motorola is no rookie when it comes to offering good looking smartphones in the mid-range category, and its latest addition -the Moto G85 5G- is a clear proof of that. It comes with lots of power, a nice display and cameras wrapped into that newish/ modern design. Read on for our full Motorola G85 5G review to find out if it ticks all the right boxes.
The Moto G85 5G features an attractive and ergonomic design that looks good in the hand. The device comes with a big immersive display providing bright and sharp colors ideal for watching videos or playing games. With thin bezels all around it, the design of this TV is sleek and modern.
key specifications
| Category | Specifications |
| Build | Plastic frame, plastic back or vegan leather (depending on variant), IP52 splash resistant |
| Display | 6.67″ pOLED “Endless Edge”, FHD+ (2400×1080), 120 Hz, ∼93% screen-to-body ratio |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6nm), Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz + 6×2.0 GHz) |
| Storage Options | 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD (up to 1TB) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (OIS, f/1.8) + 8MP ultrawide (118° FOV) |
| Front Camera | 32MP (f/2.4), punch-hole style |
| Battery/Charging | 5000mAh, 33W TurboPower™ fast charging |
| Operating System | Android 14 with MyUX |
| Dimensions | 161.91 × 73.06 × 7.59 mm |
| Weight | 172g |
Design & Build
The Motorola G85 in colors, performance and milling catering to the demands of an engaging smartphone user. The G85 really looks and feels well thought-out in terms of design, but don't just let that fool you; this is a solidly built piece meant to withstand some heavy abuse.
The modern looking G85, has a somewhat attractive design and is comfortable to hold in the hand. Curved corners and a smooth finish make it feel like something made with quality, though the relatively muted color choices definitely help. This device is so small and portable that you will be able to carry it with you, wherever in the world you travel.
Motorola is known for building solid phones, and that holds true with the G85. It is a good quality device made from hard materials that can really hold up to the demands of daily use. You can rest assured that you are getting a solid and protective case to keep your investment free from scratches in the off-chance it gets dropped.
G85 has a larger than life display that enhances everything you watch. With brilliant, beautiful colours and pin-sharp detail, it looks amazing for everything from movies to games and photos to videos. The screen touts a large footprint so you'll have plenty of available real estate for multitasking and web surfing.
The G85 also has a rear fingerprint sensor that lets you unlock your device in seconds. The sensor works accurately and with high response rate so you can access your content faster.
Display
The Indian variant of Motorola G85 is going to feature a larger 6.67 inches display with 120Hz display. Such screen size is perfect for media consumption, gaming and web surfing. It is P-OLED display tech, with a nice color reproduction, deep black, and decent viewing angles.
With Full HD resolution, the G85 has a pixel density of 395 PPI. The text and images also look sharp over it because of high pixel density. The 20:9 aspect ratio of the display makes it feel more up to date and immersive.
A large part in making a display great is its brightness and contrast. With a maximum brightness of 1600nits, the G85 display is bright enough for sunny outdoor conditions. While the deep blacks and high contrast ratio help make all of that color pop, bringing truly vivid wide colors to life.
Camera
The front camera in the Motorola G85 5G is a single module of Quad Pixel detector among which 50MP lenses are fitted as primary. It combines four pixels into one to make larger pixel and better low-light performance. Also, the camera is embedded with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) so focusing becomes fast and accurate.
Ultra-Wide Camera
Another strong point of its camera system is the Motorola G85 5G's ultra-wide unit, that is well beyond the main 50MP camera and gives a wide-angle view of around 118 degrees. It gives you the freedom to capture more of your scene, so this is ideal for when there are objects relatively near or we want to include other elements in our shot.
Low-Light Performance
That is evident in one of the aspects which it can done great that low-light photography. The larger the pixels, the more light they can capture which in turn allows for cleaner and less grainy images than those produced by traditional pixel sensors. Of course, it's not quite up to the standards of flagship devices in really low light, but you can still get pretty good images out of this one.
Video Recording
G Compatible with 1080p/60fps video recording video quality is decent with pretty accurate colours and average stabilization. Though it's hardly a video powerhouse, you won't be ashamed to capture and share casual scenes with the VLC app.
Front Camera
A 32mp sensor with fairly large aperture is used on the Motorola G85's front camera. It also gets die combination of more light, which means that your selfies will be both brighter and sharper in low light situations. It also offers portrait mode, beauty and night modes for an improved selfie experience.
Portrait Mode
The front camera portrait mode grease on the G85 5G is mile-wide. The Portrait mode is a feature that does require software, the background gets blurred using software algorithms in this case and it looks like you clicked them with professional DSLR camera depth effect. The camera manages to do an adequate job of properly distinguishing the subject from the backside, largely providing lovely portraits too.
Performance
The Snapdragon 6s Gen3 is a Qualcomm chipset aimed at midrange devices. A pretty beefed-up version of the Snapdragon 695 5G that only differs by a slight uptick in CPU and GPU power. The 6s Gen 3 is not a flagship chip, of course but it provides adequate performance handling most day to day chores with sufficient ease.
You also have the Moto G85 5G which runs on a slightly newer version of Snapdragon is good for a mid-range device. It is well-rounded in terms of performance and power-efficiency allowing it to work great with many demanding tasks, as well 3D games. In case you need a dependable phone with decent performance and that too at aggressive pricing, then the Moto G85 5G is definitely a good choice.
Battery life
It comes with 5000mAh battery on the Moto G85, you will be able to sail through your day without worrying about running out of juice. More than enough to get the most out of all those hours spent streaming videos, gaming or browsing. G85 Moto G7 and Moto One is available with all-day battery life said Motorola.
Charging
The Moto G85 also packs 33W Turbo Power charging to go along with its impressive battery life. This way, you can quickly charge the device and continue using it. Charging speeds will be dependent on the charger used, but we suspect you should see battery levels rise quickly.
Conclusion
The Moto G85 5G balance between performance, features and price seems quite convincing. Strong mid-range contender with an impressive camera system, competent processor and attractive design. It's not class leading in every aspect, but it offers a solid all-rounder that is hard to pass up at its price.
Value for money: The Galaxy G85 5G With an optimal balance of features and performance for the price.
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