Moto G85 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
28.2Performance32
51.4Display45.6
45.9Camera39
58.3Battery51.8
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — Moto G85 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Moto G85 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.6 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+7) and battery (+7). Xiaomi 12 Lite 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 camera score: 46 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 52
- 68% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 950 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 28
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
- 70% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 460,000
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | pOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+68% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 784,274+70%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930Top 76% | 1,020+10%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 2,930+43%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g | 168 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.3 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |