Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8

Compare Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy, 5000mAh vs…

Motorola

Galaxy Z Flip 8

$1,099

8categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 proves superior overall against the Motorola Moto G85 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Galaxy Z Flip 8 leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Galaxy Z Flip 8. Choose the Galaxy Z Flip 8 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola Moto G85 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy Z Flip 8

Galaxy Z Flip 8 takes battery honors offering 4,400 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy Z Flip 8

Galaxy Z Flip 8 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy Z Flip 8

Galaxy Z Flip 8 takes photography with 50MP optics.

🏷️ ValueMotorola Moto G85 5G

Motorola Moto G85 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1099.

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.

Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Galaxy Z Flip 8: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Screen size	6.67"	6.75"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1080 x 2640Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	423 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1600 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy
Process node	—	2 nm
AnTuTu score	460,000	3,200,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2100	10800Winner
Maximum RAM	—	16 GB
Maximum storage	—	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Main sensor	—	50 MP
Rear cameras	—	2
Ultrawide	—	50 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	1080p@60fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Capacity	5,000 mAhWinner	4,400 mAh
Wired charging	30 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Weight	173 gWinner	187 g
Thickness	7.6 mm	6.7 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP52	IP68
Build	—	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
Operating system	14, Hello UI	Android 17
OS updates	—	7 years
Security updates	—	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Galaxy Z Flip 8
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$699Winner	$1,099