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Moto G85 5G vs POCO X3 NFC

WINNER
Moto G85 5G

Motorola

Moto G85 5G

$299

45.6Inno Score
VS
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
28.2Performance23.6
51.4Display60.2
45.9Camera34.2
58.3Battery49.4
60Features44
9 spec wins — Moto G85 5G3 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC

InnoReviews verdict

Moto G85 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and camera (+12). POCO X3 NFC 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

  • Stronger performance score: 28 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 49
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 51
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Lower launch price: $229 vs $299

Display

Display comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Screen size6.67 ″6.67 ″
Panel typepOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits
Screen-to-body87.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 3Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 10460,000+12%Top 80%410,000Top 83%
Geekbench 6 (single)930+26%Top 76%740Top 81%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050+5%Top 78%1,950Top 84%
RAM (max)12 GB+100%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Optical zoom1 x
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP+60%20 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging0 W
Active use endurance12 h

Design

Design comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Weight171 g+20%215 g
Thickness7.6 mm+19%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP52IP53
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Hello UI)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Moto G85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecMoto G85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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