Motorola Moto G85 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 622,608); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 218g).
Motorola Moto G85
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 171g vs 218g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 2614916 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Motorola Moto G85 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Motorola Moto G85
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (90/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (77/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.