Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 51/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 622,608); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 203g).

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 203g

  • Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (80/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 622608
  • 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 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 5 points higher (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).

Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G85 ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 622608 1010069
Geekbench Single 938 1298
Geekbench Multi 2183 3520
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 171 g 203 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 +38.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Motorola Moto G85 by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G 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 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (80/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the Motorola Moto G85 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.