Google Pixel 9a vs Moto G85 5G
43.9Performance28.2
55.8Display51.4
42.7Camera45.9
56.3Battery58.3
94.7Features60
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Moto G85 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+16). 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 51
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 250% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 2 years
- 128% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,050,000 vs 460,000
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 43
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 43% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 23 W
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | pOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+69% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 87.6 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+128% | 460,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+104% | 930 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+120% | 2,050 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 33 W+43% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 171 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+15% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 (Hello UI) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+250% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Moto G85 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |