Motorola Moto G85 vs Nokia C31

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G85 leads — 36/100 vs 10/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G85 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 200g).

The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 86
Value for money 91
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 200g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Nokia C31, the Motorola Moto G85 scores 26 points higher (36/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). 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, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G85 Nokia C31
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Unisoc
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm
Weight 171 g 200 g
Price $280
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G85
$280
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Nokia C31 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (86/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 26 points (36/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Nokia C31 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Nokia C31?

The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.