Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 204g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G85 by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (68/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Motorola Moto G85 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (80/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G85 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.