Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G85 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 171g vs 188g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2183
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). 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 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Moto G85 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (64/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
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 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G85 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.