Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A35
28.2Performance28.6
51.4Display45.3
45.9Camera41.9
58.3Battery55.7
60Features70.7
10 spec wins — Moto G85 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Moto G85 5G scores 45.6 against 44.2 for Samsung Galaxy A35. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Moto G85 5G edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 42
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,950 vs 2,050
- 26% higher AnTuTu 10: 580,000 vs 460,000
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,050 vs 930
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+1% | 6.6 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 390 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 %+3% | 84.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000 | 580,000+26% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930 | 1,050+13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 2,950+44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+18% | 209 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |