Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 51/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G85 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 189g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 55W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 3 points higher (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads Motorola Moto G85 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.