Description

Motorola Moto G85 5G

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Motorola Moto G85 5G Overview

The Motorola Moto G85 is a mid-range smartphone designed to deliver a solid overall experience with a focus on performance, display quality, and camera capabilities. It features a sleek design with a glass front, a plastic frame, and an option for either a plastic or eco-leather back. The phone sports a 6.67-inch P-OLED display, offering vibrant colors and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which makes for an immersive viewing experience. The display also offers 1600 nits of peak brightness, making it easy to view under direct sunlight. With a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution, the screen delivers crisp visuals for watching videos or gaming. For added durability, the display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Under the hood, the Motorola Moto G85 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset, built on a 6nm process. This octa-core processor (2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) provides solid performance for day-to-day tasks and moderate gaming. The device also includes an Adreno 619 GPU to enhance graphical performance. Running on Android 14, the Moto G85 offers a clean, responsive user interface with the latest software features.

The phone is available in several storage options, including 128GB with 8GB RAM, 256GB with 8GB RAM, and 256GB with 12GB RAM. It supports expandable storage through a microSDXC card, allowing users to store more photos, apps, and media. The device uses UFS 2.2 storage for faster read and write speeds, improving overall performance.

In terms of camera performance, the Moto G85 features a 50 MP wide lens with PDAF and OIS for sharp, clear photos. The 8 MP ultrawide camera allows for wider shots, while the 32 MP front camera captures high-quality selfies. The main camera supports 1080p video recording at 30/60fps, and the front camera can record at 1080p at 30fps, ensuring great quality for video calls and selfies. The camera system also includes features like HDR, panorama, and LED flash to enhance photos in different lighting conditions.

The Motorola Moto G85 is equipped with a large 5000 mAh battery, offering all-day battery life for most users. It also supports 30W fast charging, ensuring a quick recharge when needed. Audio-wise, the phone is equipped with stereo speakers for immersive sound, though it lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, which may be a drawback for some users.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC (market-dependent), and USB Type-C 2.0 for fast data transfer and charging. The phone also supports multiple positioning systems, including GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS, ensuring accurate location tracking. It has a water-repellent design, offering protection against splashes and light rain. The under-display optical fingerprint sensor provides secure access to the phone, while it also includes sensors like an accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, and compass for additional functionality.

Detailed Specifications

• Design & Build:

  • Dimensions: 161.9 x 73.1 x 7.6 mm

  • Weight: 171g or 173g

  • Build Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, and options for plastic or eco-leather back.

  • SIM: Nano-SIM, eSIM, with water-repellent design.

• Display:

  • Type: P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, 1600 nits peak brightness

  • Size: 6.67 inches, approximately 90.8% screen-to-body ratio

  • Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)

  • Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5

• Platform:

  • Operating System: Android 14

  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm)

  • CPU: Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

  • GPU: Adreno 619

• Memory:

  • Internal Storage Options:

    • 256GB with 12GB RAM

  • Expandable Storage: microSDXC

  • Storage Type: UFS 2.2

• Camera:

  • Main (Dual):

    • 50 MP (wide) with PDAF, OIS

    • 8 MP (ultrawide) with AF

  • Video (Main): 1080p at 30/60fps

  • Selfie: 32 MP, f/2.4, wide

  • Video (Selfie): 1080p at 30fps

  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama

• Audio:

  • Stereo Speakers: Yes

  • 3.5mm Jack: No

• Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

  • Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE

  • Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS

  • NFC: Yes (market/region dependent)

  • USB: Type-C 2.0

• Battery:

  • Type: 5000 mAh, non-removable

  • Charging: 30W wired charging (International variant)

• Sensors:

  • Fingerprint: Under-display (optical)

  • Other Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass