ASUS Zenfone 9 vs Moto G85 5G
45.8Performance28.2
49.3Display51.4
42.6Camera45.9
39.8Battery58.3
60Features60
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenfone 97 spec wins — Moto G85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenfone 9 scores 46.1 against 45.6 for Moto G85 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenfone 9 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenfone 9
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 28
- 183% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,300,000 vs 460,000
- 124% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,050
- 94% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 930
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 40
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $699
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 5.9 ″ | 6.67 ″+13% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 445 ppi+13% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,600 nits+45% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 87.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,300,000+183%Top 31% | 460,000Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+94%Top 40% | 930Top 76% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+124%Top 40% | 2,050Top 78% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 33 W+10% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 169 g+1% | 171 g |
| Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.6 mm+16% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (ZenUI) | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | ASUS Zenfone 9 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |