Motorola Moto G45 vs Motorola Moto G85

The Motorola Moto G45 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G85 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference).

The Motorola Moto G85 edges out the Motorola Moto G45 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G45
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 71
Value for money 55
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 86
Value for money 91
What makes Motorola Moto G45 better?

  • Overall rating 30/100
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 171g vs 183g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G45 vs the Motorola Moto G85, the Motorola Moto G85 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Motorola Moto G45 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G45: The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use.
Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G45 Motorola Moto G85
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 622608 622608
Geekbench Single 938 938
Geekbench Multi 2183 2183
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" P-OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 162.7×74.6×8.0 mm 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm
Weight 183 g 171 g
Price $280
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G45
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G45
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G45
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G45 and Motorola Moto G85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G45 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
30/100
622608 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
36/100
622608 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G45
Price unknown
Motorola Moto G85
$280
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Motorola Moto G45 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (86/100 vs 71/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G45 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Moto G85 edges out the Motorola Moto G45 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G45 and the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Moto G45 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Motorola Moto G85 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G45 or the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G45 over the Motorola Moto G85?

The Motorola Moto G45 is a better fit for everyday use. The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.