Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
28.2Performance29.1
51.4Display54
45.9Camera65.9
58.3Battery55.1
60Features73.3
5 spec wins — Moto G85 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and features (+13). 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 battery score: 58 vs 55
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 23% lower weight: 171 g vs 222 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 46
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 300% higher Optical zoom: 4 x vs 1 x
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 500,000+9%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930+3%Top 76% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 2,650+29%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 4 x+300% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 40 MP+25% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+23% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+14% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |