Motorola Moto G85 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 192g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Motorola Moto G85 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Motorola Moto G85
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.