Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A55
28.2Performance33.9
51.4Display46.1
45.9Camera46.8
58.3Battery52.7
60Features78.7
9 spec wins — Moto G85 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A55
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 47.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and performance (+6). 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
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 20% lower weight: 171 g vs 213 g
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $449
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A55
- Stronger performance score: 34 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,050
- 52% higher AnTuTu 10: 700,000 vs 460,000
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 %+2% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000 | 700,000+52% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930 | 1,150+24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 3,400+66% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+20% | 213 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP67 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |