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iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Moto G85 5G

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42.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Moto G85 5G

Motorola

Moto G85 5G

$299

45.6Inno Score
43.9Performance28.2
32.4Display51.4
38Camera45.9
30.7Battery58.3
89.3Features60
11 spec wins — iPhone 12 Pro Max9 spec wins — Moto G85 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Moto G85 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 42.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+19). iPhone 12 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 12 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 28
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 60
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 150% higher Optical zoom: 2.5 x vs 1 x
  • 139% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,900 vs 2,050

Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 32
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 31
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,099

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
Screen size6.7 ″6.67 ″
Panel typeOLEDpOLED
Resolution2778x12841080x2400
Pixel density458 ppi+16%395 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits1,600 nits+33%
Screen-to-body—87.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
ChipsetApple A14 BionicSnapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 10950,000+107%Top 51%460,000Top 80%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,080+124%Top 28%930Top 76%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,900+139%Top 35%2,050Top 78%
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128GB / 256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeNVMe—

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x+150%1 x
Max video4K@60fps1080p@60fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
Capacity3,687 mAh5,000 mAh+36%
Wired charging20 W33 W+65%
Wireless charging15 W0 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
Weight228 g171 g+25%
Thickness7.4 mm+3%7.6 mm
IP ratingIP68IP52
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCYesYes
USBLightningUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
OS at launchiOS 14Android 14 (Hello UI)
OS update pledge6 years+200%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 12 Pro Max versus Moto G85 5G
SpeciPhone 12 Pro MaxMoto G85 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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