Moto G85 5G vs Redmi Note 8
28.2Performance20
51.4Display31.2
45.9Camera29.8
58.3Battery29.4
60Features20
16 spec wins — Moto G85 5G1 spec wins — Redmi Note 8
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G85 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 26.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+29). Redmi Note 8 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 20
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 20
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 8
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $299
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 665 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000+84%Top 80% | 250,000Top 97% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930+182%Top 76% | 330Top 100% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050+58%Top 78% | 1,300Top 99% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+10% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+10% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 9 (MIUI 10) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |