Motorola moto g85 5G vs Xiaomi REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G
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| Motorolamoto g85 5G | XiaomiREDMI Note 14 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2024 | January 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.67″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2712 × 1220 (better) |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 446 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,000 nits (better) |
| Display type | Curved pOLED, 10-bit colour and 20:9 aspect ratio | 6.67-inch CrystalRes AMOLED with curved edges and 12-bit colour |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi, as specified by Motorola | 446 ppi, confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| Brightness detail | 1,600 nits peak brightness | Up to 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass 5, reported by Notebookcheck | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display features | DCI-P3 colour space, 240 Hz touch sampling and 92.70% screen-to-body ratio; automatic refresh varies from 60 to 120 Hz | Up to 120 Hz and 480 Hz touch sampling, DCI-P3, 5,000,000:1 contrast, 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, 20,000-level brightness adjustment, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, reading mode and TÜV low blue light, flicker-free and circadian certifications |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra |
| Memory | 12 GB | 8 GB – 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3; two Cortex-A78 cores at 2.3 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz, as identified by Notebookcheck | 4 nm octa-core CPU up to 2.5 GHz; GSMArena identifies four Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619, identified by Notebookcheck | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage type | 12 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 memory | UK 8 GB/256 GB or 12 GB/512 GB, LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; no microSD slot, confirmed by Tech Advisor and GSMArena |
| Cooling | – | Graphite cooling |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP (better) | 20 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Sony LYTIA 600, f/1.79, 0.8 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.6 µm, Quad PDAF and OIS | UK/global 200 MP, f/1.65, 1/1.4-inch sensor, 7-element lens, OIS and 16-in-1 binning to 2.24 µm pixels; GSMArena and Notebookcheck identify Samsung ISOCELL HP3; Chinese and Indian versions have a different 50 MP main camera, as noted by GSMArena |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, f/2.2, 118° field of view and 1.12 µm pixels; also provides Macro Vision close-ups | 8 MP, f/2.2; GSMArena identifies Sony IMX355 with fixed focus |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4, 0.7 µm pixels with Quad Pixel binning to 1.4 µm, as specified in Motorola's European support sheet | 20 MP and f/2.2; fixed focus confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| Zoom | – | GSMArena confirms digital cropping from the main camera rather than an optical telephoto; Notebookcheck records up to 30× digital zoom |
| Video recording | UK 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 recording | 4K at 24/30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps or 720p at 120/240 fps |
| Front video | Full HD at 30 fps | 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | Night 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 Enhance | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera, Dynamic shots, Motion tracking focus, Lightning Burst, filmFrame, portrait, document and night modes, dual video and steady video |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,110 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | Up to 45 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 5,000 mAh; Motorola claims over 34 hours in its mixed-use test, not continuous video playback | UK/global 5,110 mAh typical; GSMArena notes the Chinese and Indian versions have different battery capacity |
| Wired charging | UK 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 cable | Up to 45 W turbo charging; maker recommends 45 W PD adaptor or Xiaomi 67 W adaptor or above, sold separately |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 171 g (better) | 190 g |
| Thickness | 7.59 mm (better) | 8.4 mm |
| Height × width | 161.91 × 73.06 mm | 162.33 × 74.42 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | Silicone/vegan leather or PMMA/acrylic rear; 171 g for acrylic Urban Grey and 173 g for vegan-leather finishes | GSMArena identifies a plastic frame and plastic or eco-leather rear; Lavender Purple is 8.55 mm thick, other maker finishes are 8.4 mm; all maker versions weigh 190 g |
| Colours | Urban Grey, Cobalt Blue and Olive Green | Midnight Black, Coral Green, Lavender Purple and Sand Gold |
| Water resistance detail | Water-repellent design in the European support sheet; no numerical rating in the UK technical specification | UK maker IP68 tested at up to 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes; protection can decrease with wear; GSMArena's broader regional protection claims are not used for the UK version |
| Biometrics | In-display fingerprint reader; face recognition listed in European maker support | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, SAR sensor and magnetometer | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, electronic compass, IR blaster and gyroscope; x-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; no headphone socket | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Two microphones | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 14 | Xiaomi HyperOS based on Android 14, confirmed by all three full reviews |
| Software updates | Maker support lists an upgrade to Android 16 and security updates until June 2028; UK product sheet specifies four years of security support | Three Android version upgrades and four years of security patches, reported by Tech Advisor, GSMArena and Notebookcheck |
| AI features | – | Circle to Search, Google Gemini and AI image editing; availability depends on software version and region |
| Safety features | Moto Secure privacy controls and Family Space screen-time and profile controls | – |
| In the box | UK maker list includes USB-A to USB-C cable, guides, SIM tool and protective case; charger not listed | UK maker lists phone, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, guides and warranty card, with no adaptor; Tech Advisor and GSMArena review packs include a 45 W charger, while Notebookcheck's German pack does not |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78; LTE, WCDMA and GSM | 5G n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78; maker also lists LTE, WCDMA and GSM |
| SIM | Physical SIM plus eSIM in the UK maker specification | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on carrier and region |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac on 2.4 and 5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11 a/b/g; 2.4/5 GHz, 1×1 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Supported in the UK maker specification | NFC |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0 | USB-C; USB 2.0 and OTG confirmed by GSMArena and Notebookcheck; no wired video output |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS | BeiDou B1I, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1, A-GPS and sensor-assisted positioning |
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