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).

Both devices scored the same rating of 51/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G85

Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money —

Poco M8s

Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 66

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
40
camera

Poco M8s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G85

  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Poco M8s

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G85

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Poco M8s

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G85

Price unknown

Poco M8s

$189

Detailed category analysis

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).