Moto G85 5G vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
28.2Performance54
51.4Display64.2
45.9Camera69.5
58.3Battery71.6
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — Moto G85 5G11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and camera (+24). 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
- 25% lower weight: 171 g vs 227 g
- 16% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 2,600 nits+63% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000Top 80% | 1,550,000+237%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930Top 76% | 2,050+120%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050Top 78% | 5,500+168%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+25% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+16% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |