Recently, Motorola announced the release of the “Motorola G85” in India on June 25th. The Motorola G85 looks premium and its specifications seem impressive, but how does it perform in reality, especially during gaming? Welcome to GadgetsNex a website who provides Gaming Performance of Mobile phone Motorola G85 by analyzing technical data and real world uses review after using it for few days.
Motorola G85: Price and Overview
The Motorola G85 comes with top-level specifications under the Rs 18,000 range in India, and it can be bought for Rs 16,999 after applying all offers.
Deep Hardware Review for Gaming Performance
Network, Wifi, and Bluetooth
During our game test, the strong 13 5G bands network coverage and VoNR capabilities of the Motorola G85 significantly boosted gaming performance by ensuring uninterrupted connectivity.
- Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi 6 work great with no issues. Bluetooth supports AAC connection, providing excellent bass and sound quality.
- No NFC, Dual Dolby speakers but 3.5mm headphone jack is not available with Moto G85 you have to buy earbuds.
Motorola G85: Display Review
| Specs | Motorola G85 5G |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.67 inches |
| Type | FHD+ pOLED Curve Display |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 Pixel |
| PPI | 395 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (HBM) 1600nits (peak) |
| IP Rating | IP 52 |
- The Motorola G85 has great Curve LTPS display which is most highlighted thing and really it gives premium look and feel. 240Hz (300+ is best) touch sampling rate which response average in BGMI.
- The 1600 nits peak brightness provides better visibility outdoors. We can play games and do other tasks outdoors easily, enhancing gaming performance.
- HDR10 display but it doesn’t support HDR on YouTube and Netflix videos so where we use peak brightness.
Motorola G85: Graphics GPU and Touch Sampling Rate
A mobile phone requires good graphic hardware for better graphic support and G85 has not a gaming gpu. The Motorola G85 is equipped with an Adreno 619 GPU, Not ideal for decent gaming it provides lower frame rate.
Weight
- The weight of the Motorola G85 is 171g, which is under 200g. Since this phone is on the lighter side, playing games is easy.
- When I played for an hour, I didn’t feel any pain in my hand. In terms of weight, I can say it has good grip and premium feel also enhance your gaming performance for long time.
Motorola G85: Processor Power
| Specifications | Motorola G85 5G |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6S Gen 3 (6nm) |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| GPU | Adreno 619 |
| Antutu Scores | 485,975 |
| CPU Throttling | 90% of peak |
| Read Score | 941 |
| Write score | 2,112 |
Honestly this processor is not for heavy gaming but it can handle it at lower settings. I haven’t seen any lag during daily uses and day to day task.
Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is same as 695 only over clocked, means little bit better than 695.
It gives smooth UI experience and It can handle all social network Instagram Facebook YouTube etc.
RAM – LPDDR4X
The Motorola G85 has LPDDR4X RAM in this range it is good. Higher RAM type consumes less energy and offers more power-saving capabilities, providing smooth multitasking and app switching.
Storage – UFS 2.2
- The Motorola G85 has UFS 2.2 storage. This storage type is somewhat disappointing, as some brands offer UFS 3.1 at this price.
- However, It has 13 5G bands but, the 5G downloading speed does not perform up to the mark as its has UFS 2.2.
Motorola G85 – Antutu and Geekbench Scores
- Antutu score: 485,975
- Geekbench Single core score: 941
- Geekbench Multi-core score: 2,112
- CPU Throttling: 90% of peak performance
The above Geekbench and Antutu scores indicate lower scores and performance for a mobile phone under this price range.
Its real-world performance is satisfactory, allowing you to play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) and PUBG Mobile at lower settings smoothly.
For graphically demanding games like Genshin Impact, it lags and gives poor gaming experience.
Motorola G85: BGMI Graphics Settings and Gameplay
| BGMI Graphics | Motorola G85 5G |
|---|---|
| Smooth | Ultra |
| Balanced | Ultra |
| HD | High |
| HDR | NA |
| Ultra HDR | NA |
| Extreme HDR | NA |
Graphic Settings
Searching about the best graphics settings for BGMI on the Motorola G85? Our table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure which settings will you get with Motorola G85. The phone’s gyroscope also functions well, enhancing your BGMI experience.
Gameplay
- My Motorola G85 delivered average performance during a one-hour BGMI session with smooth + Ultra settings at 40fps.
- I experienced minimal lag and no significant heating issues. The phone maintained a consistent frame rate, delivering 38-40 FPS during TDM matches and 35-40 FPS throughout gameplay on various maps like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
- Occasional frame drops to 35 FPS occurred, but the phone quickly recovered to its smooth performance.
COD, Free Fire, Fortnite and Genshine Impact Review
- With Moto G85, Free Fire runs at 60 fps at lower graphic settings gives smooth gameplay but with longer session it throttle, in my advice use this phone with 40fps.
- COD supports 40fps gaming provide good gaming experience with bezel less display but it getting worm and throttle too during gaming.
- Fortnite and genshine impact both runs but at lower graphics and lowest frame rate. And lags too much as well.
Overall, this real-world BGMI and COD mobile test demonstrates that this phone is not for heavy game and not for heavy performance task.
Battery: 5000mAh
- The battery plays a major role for every gamer. It comes with a 5000mAh battery with a 33W charger which is available in the box.
- The battery drain was 17% after an hour of play, and the phone remained cool even with the highest settings. You can play games non-stop for 4 hours and perform any heavy tasks. For normal day-to-day life with social apps, it can last one day easily.
- The 33W charger takes 56 minutes to fully charge, which is decent. So, in the battery department, it performs well and gives you long gameplay.
Motorola G85 Pros & Cons
Here’s a quick breakdown of Motorola G85 pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Positives: Pros
- Affordable Price: Rs 16,999 with discounts. Affordable because of camera and premium feel.
- Strong Connectivity: 35G bands network, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1.
- High-Quality Display: Curve, 120Hz P-OLED, HDR10+.
- Lightweight: Comfortable 171g for long gaming sessions.
- Energy-Efficient RAM: LPDDR4X for multitasking.
- Long Battery Life: 5000mAh with 33W fast charging.
Cons
- Processor Limits: Not ideal for heavy gaming.
- Slower Storage: UFS 2.2 versus competitors’ UFS 3.1.
- Benchmark Scores: Decent but not top-tier.
- Frame Drops: Occasional dips to 35 FPS during intense gameplay.
- Battery Drain: 17% drop after an hour of gaming, charge time could be faster.
Overall, the Motorola G85 offers strong value and good performance for its price, though it has limitations for heavy gaming and top-tier performance.
Conclusion
The Motorola G85 is a solid mid-range option for casual gamers who prioritize a balance between performance, battery life, and affordability. However, if you’re a hardcore gamer who needs top graphics and frame rates, you might want to consider phones with more powerful hardware.
If you want to buy this one I suggest you to buy Iqoo Z9 or you can buy Motorola Edge 50 Fusion because the price difference is not much and you buy it once in a 2 to 3 years.
