★★★★☆ Moto G85 5G


The Moto G85 5G is a polished mid-range phone that nails the basics and adds a few premium touches: a 6.7" curved pOLED FHD+ display at 120 Hz (peaking around 1,600 nits), stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, a 50 MP main camera using Sony’s LYTIA 600 sensor with OIS plus a 32 MP selfie, and a 5,000 mAh battery with ~30 W charging. The chassis is slim and light with an optional vegan-leather finish, it runs clean Android 14 with subtle Moto gestures, and you still get microSD expansion (eSIM and basic IP52 splash resistance may vary by region).

Pros:

  • Excellent 120 Hz pOLED screen and surprisingly good stereo audio.
  • Strong everyday camera results from the 50 MP OIS main and a reliable selfie shooter.
  • Long battery life and quick top-ups in a comfortable, lightweight design.

Cons:

  • Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 trails rivals in heavy gaming.
  • Video recording tops out at 1080p/60—no 4K option.
  • Software support is modest for the price tier (typically two Android version upgrades and about three years of security patches).

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