Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Moto G85 5G
50.2Performance28.2
63.9Display51.4
71Camera45.9
54Battery58.3
94.7Features60
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro8 spec wins — Moto G85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.3 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and camera (+25). 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 9 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 54
- 22% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 27 W
- 14% lower weight: 171 g vs 199 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $999
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2856 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi+25% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+88% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.9 % | 87.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+150% | 460,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+110% | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,700+129% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+400% | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 33 W+22% |
| Wireless charging | 21 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 171 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.6 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | 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 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |