Moto G85 5G vs Nothing Phone (3)
28.2Performance61.1
51.4Display72
45.9Camera69.3
58.3Battery64.2
60Features84
4 spec wins — Moto G85 5G15 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and features (+24). 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 Moto G85 5G
- 22% lower weight: 171 g vs 218 g
- 16% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 84 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 460 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 4,500 nits+181% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 88.5 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000 | 1,850,000+302% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930 | 2,100+126% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 6,600+222% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,150 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 65 W+97% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+22% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+16% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 5 years+150% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |