Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 199g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Motorola Moto G85 by 38.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.