Moto G85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
28.2Performance60.1
51.4Display66.7
45.9Camera47.3
58.3Battery62.3
60Features94.7
5 spec wins — Moto G85 5G13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 62.7 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+32). 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
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 13% lower weight: 171 g vs 196 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 280% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,750,000 vs 460,000
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 513 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits+63% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 91.6 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000 | 1,750,000+280% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930 | 2,250+142% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 6,900+237% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3 x+200% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+2% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+13% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+1% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 7 years+250% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |