Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 622,608); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G85 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 45
Portability 80
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 199g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 2183
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 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 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 54/100).

Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G85 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 622608 1290942
Geekbench Single 938 1675
Geekbench Multi 2183 4453
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 171 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 +51.8%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Moto G85 by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (69/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G85 (67/100 vs 40/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G85 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (80/100 vs 54/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto G85 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).

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

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on performance (69/100 vs 48/100).

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

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