Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 51/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 200g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 200g
- Better display (79/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2183
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 7 points higher (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (79/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.