Motorola Moto G85 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Motorola Moto G85 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G85 leads — 36/100 vs 16/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G85 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G85 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 207g).

The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G85
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 39
Design 86
Value for money 91
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Motorola Moto G85 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 207g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G85 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Motorola Moto G85 scores 20 points higher (36/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G85: The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G85 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.7" P-OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 161.9×73.1×7.6 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 171 g 207 g
Price $280
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G85
  • 6.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G85
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G85
$280
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (86/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (91/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Moto G85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 20 points (36/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G85 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Moto G85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G85 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Moto G85 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G85 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Motorola Moto G85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.