Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Moto G85 5G
85.5Performance28.2
65.2Display51.4
56.1Camera45.9
77Battery58.3
68Features60
14 spec wins — Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro4 spec wins — Moto G85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 72.1 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+57) and battery (+19). Moto G85 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 86 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 68 vs 60
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- 25% lower weight: 171 g vs 227 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi | 395 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,500 nits+56% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 % | 87.6 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,850,000+520% | 460,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+235% | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,900+383% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 24 GB+100% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x+200% | 1 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+16% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W+97% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 14 h+17% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 171 g+25% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |