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Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Moto G85

What Pixel 7a does better (12) and where Moto G85 wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 7a
Google · 2023Pixel 7a
7.9Score
12 advantages≈ $200
vs
Motorola Moto G85
Motorola · 2024Moto G85
8.2Score
15 advantages≈ $200
Higher score
7.3Display8.4
6.2Performance5.3
8.8Camera8.2
3.1Battery6.0
9.4Features9.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 7aMoto G85
72.9 × 152973.1 × 161.97.6
Pixel 7aMoto G85Difference
Height152 mm161.9 mm−9.9 mm
Width72.9 mm73.1 mm−0.2 mm
Thickness9 mm7.6 mm+1.4 mm
Weight194 g171 g+22 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 7a better than Moto G85?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,191 vs 2,013+59%
  2. AnTuTu score765,281 vs 622,608+23%
  3. Wireless chargingYes · Moto G85: No
  4. Main camera64 MP vs 50 MP+28%
  5. CPU frequency2.85 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+24%
  6. Max video4K vs 1080p
  7. 4K selfie videoYes · Moto G85: No
  8. Pixel density429 ppi vs 395 ppi+9%
  9. USB version3.2 vs 2+60%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 5+30%
  11. Process5 nm vs 6 nm+20%
  12. Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.1+4%

Why is Moto G85 better than Pixel 7a?

  1. Wired charging18 W vs 33 W+83%
  2. Storage (max)128 GB vs 512 GB4×
  3. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  4. Battery capacity4,385 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+14%
  5. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  6. Charged in 30 min17% vs 55%3.2×
  7. Selfie camera13 MP vs 32 MP2.5×
  8. Peak brightness1,300 nits vs 1,600 nits+23%
  9. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 7a: Yes
  10. Weight194 g vs 171 g+13%
  11. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.7″+9%
  12. Measured brightness1,070 nits vs 1,167 nits+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7a≈ $2007.9
Design
Weight194 g171 g
Thickness9 mm7.6 mm
Height152 mm161.9 mm
Width72.9 mm73.1 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP67—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursCharcoal, Snow, Sea, CoralOlive Green, Cobalt Blue, Urban Grey, Magenta
Display
Screen size6.1″6.7″
PanelOLEDP-OLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density429 ppi395 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits1,600 nits
Measured brightness1,070 nits1,167 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.8%90.8%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process5 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.85 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUMali-G710 MP7Adreno 619
AnTuTu score765,281622,608
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,1912,013
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,787—
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)128 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/1.95"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Selfie camera13 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,385 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W33 W
Charged in 30 min17%55%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power8 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceStock AndroidHello UI
Major OS updates promised5—
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