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Motorola moto g85 5G vs Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

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Motorolamoto g85 5GNothingPhone (2a) Plus
Overview
ReleasedJune 2024August 2024
Display
Screen size6.67″6.7″
Resolution2400 × 10802412 × 1084
Sharpness395 pixels per inch395 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits1,300 nits
Display typeCurved pOLED, 10-bit colour and 20:9 aspect ratioFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Pixel density395 ppi, as specified by Motorola394 ppi
Brightness detail1,600 nits peak brightnessMaker specifies 700 nits typical, 1,100 nits outdoor and 1,300 nits peak; Tom's Guide measures 959 nits under its test conditions
Always-on display–Always-on display, confirmed by TechRadar
Screen protectionGorilla Glass 5, reported by NotebookcheckCorning Gorilla Glass 5 and pre-applied screen protector
Display featuresDCI-P3 colour space, 240 Hz touch sampling and 92.70% screen-to-body ratio; automatic refresh varies from 60 to 120 Hz10-bit colour, HDR10+, 120 Hz adaptive refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; maker technical section lists both 2,160 and 1,920 Hz PWM without explaining the conditions
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 6s Gen 3; two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, as identified by NotebookcheckSecond-generation 4 nm TSMC N4 process; two Cortex-A715 at 3.0 GHz and six Cortex-A510 at 2.0 GHz
GPUAdreno 619, identified by NotebookcheckARM Mali-G610 MC4, Valhall architecture, up to 1.3 GHz
Storage type12 GB physical RAM and 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage in the UK maker specification; microSD expansion up to 1 TB; RAM Boost uses storage to reach up to 24 GB combined memoryUK 12/256 GB configuration; TechRadar reports an additional 8/256 GB option in India; RAM Booster uses storage and is not physical RAM
Cooling–3,200 mm² vapour chamber and 12,000 mm² graphite cooling area with a 110 µm layer
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, f/1.79, 0.8 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.6 µm, Quad PDAF and OIS50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.57-inch sensor, 84.5° field of view, autofocus, OIS and EIS; TechRadar identifies Samsung GN9
Ultra wide camera8 MP, f/2.2, 118° field of view and 1.12 µm pixels; also provides Macro Vision close-ups50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 114° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm, as specified in Motorola's European support sheet50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor and 81.2° field of view; TechRadar identifies Samsung JN1
Zoom–Up to 10× digital zoom; no optical telephoto
Video recordingUK maker sheet lists Full HD at 30 fps for both rear cameras and HD slow motion at 120 fps; Notebookcheck also reports 60 fps main-camera recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 120 fps, night video 1080p at 30 fps, 4K time-lapse and Action Mode
Front videoFull HD at 30 fps4K at 30 fps
Camera featuresNight Vision, portrait, pro, tilt-shift, panorama, RAW photos, HDR, dual capture, time-lapse, video stabilisation, gesture and smile capture, Google Lens and Google Photos Auto EnhanceTrueLens Engine with Google co-developed Ultra XDR, AI Vivid Mode, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night Mode and Action Mode; TechRadar identifies Imagiq 765 image signal processor
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 50 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh; Motorola claims over 34 hours in its mixed-use test, not continuous video playback5,000 mAh; maker states over 90% capacity retained after 1,000 charging cycles
Wired chargingUK technical specification and European support sheet rate charging at 30 W; UK footnote recommends a 33 W USB-A Quick Charge adaptor with QC cable or a 30 W or higher USB-C Power Delivery adaptor with compatible cable50 W; maker states 50% charge in 21 minutes and full charge in 56 minutes; Android Authority confirms USB Power Delivery PPS charging
Wireless charging–No wireless charging, confirmed by the full reviews
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight171 g190 g
Thickness7.59 mm8.5 mm
Height × width161.91 × 73.06 mm161.7 × 76.3 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
MaterialsSilicone/vegan leather or PMMA/acrylic rear; 171 g for acrylic Urban Grey and 173 g for vegan-leather finishesPolycarbonate rear and outer frame, confirmed by TechRadar; maker states recycled aluminium internal mid-frame and metallic finish produced with coatings, printing and inks
ColoursUrban Grey, Cobalt Blue and Olive GreenGrey and black; later Community Edition has a phosphorescent finish
Buttons–Power on right and volume on left, confirmed by TechRadar; Glyph Interface has 26 addressable zones, timer, notifications, volume, composer, torch, progress, bedtime schedule, music, camera countdown and fill light
Water resistance detailWater-repellent design in the European support sheet; no numerical rating in the UK technical specification–
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint reader; face recognition listed in European maker supportOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometerFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, front ambient light, gyroscope and proximity; linear haptic motor
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no headphone socketDual stereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphonesTwo high-definition microphones
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 14Nothing OS 2.6 based on Android 14; retained maker overview later describes Android 15 features
Software updatesMaker support lists an upgrade to Android 16 and security updates until June 2028; UK product sheet specifies four years of security supportOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patches
AI features–Launch AI News Reporter widget and AI Vivid camera mode; maker also lists ChatGPT widgets and compatible audio integration
Safety featuresMoto Secure privacy controls and Family Space screen-time and profile controls–
In the boxUK maker list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; charger not listedPhone, 100 cm USB-C cable, pre-applied screen protector, SIM ejector, safety information and warranty card; no charging adapter
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE, WCDMA and GSMGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; maker European 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78; US launch beta units have limited carrier coverage, confirmed by Android Authority
SIMPhysical SIM plus eSIM in the UK maker specificationDual nano-SIM; no eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), dual-band 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct and Advanced Hotspot
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP and BLE
NFCSupported in the UK maker specificationNFC with Google Pay support
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0USB-C; no microSD expansion, confirmed by TechRadar
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSSGPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1 and QZSS L1

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