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Moto G85 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

Moto G85 5G

Motorola

Moto G85 5G

$299

45.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
28.2Performance32.1
51.4Display60.9
45.9Camera31.6
58.3Battery57.2
60Features60
8 spec wins — Moto G85 5G9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Moto G85 5G scores 45.6 against 45.6 for TECNO POVA Curve 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Moto G85 5G edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Moto G85 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 46 vs 32
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 23% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,300 nits

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 51
  • 54% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,160 vs 2,050
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.78 ″+2%
Panel typepOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24001080x2436
Pixel density395 ppi+1%393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,600 nits+23%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body87.6 %93.4 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 6s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared460,000765,777Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—233,134Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—107,198Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—157,750Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—267,695Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)930Bottom 24%1,044+12%Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,050Bottom 20%3,160+54%Bottom 43%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera32 MP+146%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh5,500 mAh+10%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight171 g+9%189 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.5 mm+2%
IP ratingIP52IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Hello UI)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Moto G85 5G versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecMoto G85 5GTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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