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 (1,294,871 vs 617,626); the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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: 1294871 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2183
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 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 (68/100 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 (68/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G85 | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4188 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G85 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Motorola Moto G85 by 52.3% 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 (68/100 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 (68/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.