Motorola Moto G85 vs Poco M8s
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. Both devices score the same overall rating of 51/100. Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Poco M8s
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 217g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
The Motorola Moto G85 and the Poco M8s received the same MobileRank rating — 51/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Poco M8s?
Both devices scored 51/100. They are identical on performance — 48/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Motorola Moto G85 (80/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Poco M8s?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Poco M8s?
The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Poco M8s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Motorola Moto G85 (80/100 vs 44/100).