Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

Compare Motorola Moto G85 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh…

Motorola

Xperia 1 VIII

$1,449

4categories won

1 categories tied · 10 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII proves superior overall against the Motorola Moto G85 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the Xperia 1 VIII leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the Xperia 1 VIII. Choose the Xperia 1 VIII 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 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraXperia 1 VIII

Xperia 1 VIII takes photography with 50MP optics and 7.1x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueMotorola Moto G85 5G

Motorola Moto G85 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 vs $1449.

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 VIII: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Screen size	6.67"	6.5"
Resolution	1080 x 2400Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	395 ppi	—
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1600 nits	2800 nitsWinner

Performance

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

Camera

Camera comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Main sensor	—	50 MP
Rear cameras	—	3
Optical zoom	—	7.1x
Ultrawide	—	48 MP
Selfie camera	32 MPWinner	24 MP
Max video	1080p@60fps	—

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,500 mAhWinner
Wired charging	30 W	45 WWinner
Wireless charging	No	20 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
Weight	173 gWinner	192 g
Thickness	7.6 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP52	IP68

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Motorola Moto G85 5G, Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
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 VIII
Specification	Motorola Moto G85 5G	Xperia 1 VIII
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 7
Storage expansion	microSD	None
3.5mm jack	No	Yes
Launch price	$699Winner	$1,449