Moto G85 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
28.2Performance79.1
51.4Display69.1
45.9Camera73.2
58.3Battery79
60Features78.7
3 spec wins — Moto G85 5G15 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+51) and camera (+27). 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
- 24% lower weight: 171 g vs 226 g
- 19% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 9.4 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 28
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
Display
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.73 ″+1% |
| Panel type | pOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 522 ppi+32% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,200 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 % | 90 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu 10 | 460,000 | 2,650,000+476% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 930 | 3,050+228% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,050 | 9,600+368% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 4.3 x+330% |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,410 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 90 W+173% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+24% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+19% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (Hello UI) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 4 years+100% |
Audio
| Spec | Moto G85 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |