Motorola Moto G85 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 51/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 224g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 36 points higher (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Motorola Moto G85 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G85
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (83/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 36 points (87/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.