Moto G85 5G vs Xiaomi 12
28.2Performance43.2
51.4Display47.7
45.9Camera47
58.3Battery62.5
60Features65.3
7 spec wins — Moto G85 5G8 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and features (+5). 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 48
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 28
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 150% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,150,000 vs 460,000
- 110% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,300 vs 2,050
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 419 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 1,150,000+150%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930Top 76% | 1,720+85%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 4,300+110%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+5% | 180 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+7% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |