Moto G85 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
28.2Performance26.2
51.4Display46.9
45.9Camera30.1
58.3Battery47.8
60Features28
10 spec wins — Moto G85 5G1 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G85 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and camera (+16). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 display score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 28
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $299
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+33% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 470,000+2%Top 80% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930+98%Top 76% | 470Top 92% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050+37%Top 78% | 1,500Top 92% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+7% | 184 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+4% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |