Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 622,608); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 204g).
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Lighter: 171g vs 204g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads Motorola Moto G85 by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (69/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.