Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII

Compare Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 5000mAh vs 5200mAh battery, $699…

Motorola

Xperia 1 VII

$1,399

8categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VII proves superior overall against the Motorola Moto G85 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VII. Choose the Xperia 1 VII if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Motorola Moto G85 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes battery honors offering 5,200 mAh alongside 33W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VII

Xperia 1 VII takes photography with 52MP optics and 3.5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueMotorola Moto G85 5G

Motorola Moto G85 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1399.

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 Xperia 1 VII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Screen size	6.67"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	395 ppi	529 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1600 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process node	—	3 nm
AnTuTu score	460,000	2,950,000Winner
Geekbench multi	2100	10100Winner
Maximum RAM	—	16 GB
Maximum storage	—	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Main sensor	—	52 MP
Rear cameras	—	3
Optical zoom	—	3.5x
Ultrawide	—	48 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	1080p@60fps	4K@120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	30 W	33 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	15 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Weight	173 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	7.6 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP52	IP65/IP68
Build	—	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, tactile micro-grooved frosted glass rear, precision-ribbed aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
Operating system	14, Hello UI	Android 16
OS updates	—	4 years
Security updates	—	5 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Storage expansion	microSD	microSD
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$699Winner	$1,399