Google Pixel 8a vs Moto G85 5G
40.2Performance28.2
51.5Display51.4
46.5Camera45.9
47.5Battery58.3
94.7Features60
11 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a10 spec wins — Moto G85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+12). 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,050
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.67 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+9% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+25% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 87.6 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+96% | 460,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+82% | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+110% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x+100% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 171 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |