Motorola Moto G85 vs Vivo X500

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G85

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

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 211g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 617626
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G85 Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 617626 3930719
Geekbench Single 938 3302
Geekbench Multi 2183 10240
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 30W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 171 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G85

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G85

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

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G85

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

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +84.3%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Motorola Moto G85 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G85

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (96/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (84/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Vivo X500?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.