Motorola Moto G85 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto G85

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?

  • Lighter: 171g vs 203g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 617626
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

Xiaomi 18 Pro: The Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
AnTuTu 617626 4888150
Geekbench Single 938 4301
Geekbench Multi 2183 12490
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1120x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 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 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 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm
Weight 171 g 203 g
Launch price — $845

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto G85

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Moto G85

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto G85

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

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G85 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
617626 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
92/100 +87.4%
4888150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Motorola Moto G85 by 87.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto G85

Price unknown

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (100/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (100/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (87/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.