Motorola Moto G45 5G vs Motorola Moto G85 5G

Compare Motorola Moto G45 5G vs Motorola Moto G85 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh battery…

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Motorola Moto G85 5G

$699

7categories won

5 categories tied · 13 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Motorola Moto G45 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Motorola Moto G45 5G claims the overall win over the Motorola Moto G85 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Motorola Moto G85 5G takes the lead, while the Moto G45 5G is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Moto G45 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola Moto G85 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryMotorola Moto G85 5G

Motorola Moto G85 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 30W charging.

🎮 GamingMoto G45 5G

Moto G45 5G leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraMoto G45 5G

Moto G45 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging.

🏷️ ValueMoto G45 5G

Moto G45 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $159 vs $699.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Moto G45 5G vs Motorola Moto G85 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
Screen size	6.5"	6.67"
Resolution	720 x 1600	1080 x 2400Winner
Pixel density	270 ppi	395 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	1600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Process node	6 nm	—
AnTuTu score	440,000	460,000
Geekbench multi	2100	2100
Maximum RAM	8 GB	—
Maximum storage	128GB	—

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
Main sensor	50 MP	—
Rear cameras	2	—
Selfie camera	16 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	1080p@30fps	1080p@60fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired charging	18 W	30 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	No

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
Weight	183 g	173 gWinner
Thickness	8 mm	7.6 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP52	IP52
Build	Pantone curated vegan leather back, matte polymer frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front	—

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
Operating system	Android 14	14, Hello UI
OS updates	2 years	—
Security updates	3 years	—

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Moto G45 5G, Motorola Moto G85 5G
Specification	Moto G45 5G	Motorola Moto G85 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$159Winner	$699