Moto G85 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a)
28.2Performance35.1
51.4Display58.8
45.9Camera54.7
58.3Battery59.2
60Features73.3
6 spec wins — Moto G85 5G9 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) wins this phone face-off, 52.4 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and camera (+9). 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
- 15% lower weight: 171 g vs 201 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.4 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $379
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 100% higher Optical zoom: 2 x vs 1 x
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.77 ″+1% |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+2% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,000 nits+88% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000 | 800,000+74% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930 | 1,150+24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 3,250+59% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 2 x+100% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 50 W+52% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+15% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+10% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |