Google Pixel 8 vs Moto G85 5G
40.9Performance28.2
54.3Display51.4
44.2Camera45.9
52.9Battery58.3
94.7Features60
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 810 spec wins — Moto G85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8 wins this phone face-off, 52 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+13). 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 Google Pixel 8
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 112% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,350 vs 2,050
- 102% higher AnTuTu 10: 930,000 vs 460,000
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 22% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 27 W
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $699
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.67 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 428 ppi+8% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 % | 87.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 930,000+102% | 460,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+85% | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,350+112% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 32 MP+205% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,575 mAh | 5,000 mAh+9% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 33 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 18 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g | 171 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8 | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |