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Moto G85 vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G

The short answer

  • Moto G85 charges faster, at 80 W against 45.
  • Moto G85 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 27,640 against INR 27,999.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Moto G85 Moto G85 ₹27,640launch price Samsung Galaxy M56 5G Samsung Galaxy M56 5G ₹27,999launch price · Apr 2025
Placement
At its priceOlder listingUpper half ₹25–30k
Spec index—8.0 / 10
Key Specs
RAM8 GB / 12 GB8 GB
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1480
Rear Camera50 MP + 50 MP50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera50 MP12 MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Display6.78 inches (17.22 cm)6.74 inches (17.12 cm)
General
Launch DateMarch 7, 2024 (Official)April 23, 2025 (Official)
Operating SystemAndroid v14Android v15
Custom UIFuntouch OSSamsung One UI 7
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3Samsung Exynos 1480
CPUOcta core (2.63 GHz, Single core, Cortex A715 + 2.4 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A715 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A510)Octa core (2.75 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication4 nm4 nm
GraphicsAdreno 720AMD Xclipse 530
RAM8 GB / 12 GB8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4XLPDDR5X
Display
Display TypeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen Size6.78 inches (17.22 cm)6.74 inches (17.12 cm)
Resolution1260x2800 px (FHD+)1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Density453 ppi382 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)89.91 %89.05 %
Bezel-less displayYes with punch-hole displayYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness2800 nits1200 nits (HBM)
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYes, HDR 10+—
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Screen Protection—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Design
Height164.36 mm162 mm
Width75.1 mm77.3 mm
Thickness7.45 mm7.2 mm
Weight186 grams180 grams
Build MaterialBack: Mineral GlassBack: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
ColoursPeacock Green, Andaman Blue, Classic BlackLight Green, Black
WaterproofYes, Splash proof, IP54—
RuggednessDust proof—
Main Camera
Camera SetupDualTriple
Resolution50 MP f/1.88, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1.55" sensor size) 50 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera
AutofocusYesYes
OISYesYes
FlashYes, Smart Aura LightYes, LED Flash
Image Resolution8150 x 6150 Pixels8160 x 6120 Pixels
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlExposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) SuperMoonContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode
Camera FeaturesDigital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Video Recording FeaturesDual Video Recording Bokeh portrait video Vlog Mode10-bit HDR Recording
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution50 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (21 mm focal length)12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
AutofocusYes—
Flash-No
Camera Features-—
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps—
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Talktime-—
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Flash, 80W: 100 % in 48 minutesYes, Fast, 45W
USB Type-CYesYes
Storage
Internal Memory128 GB / 256 GB128 GB / 256 GB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
User Available Storage-Up to 105.7 GB
USB OTGYesYes
Storage TypeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTEDual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: NanoSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
5G BandsFDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N77 / N78FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N40 / N41 / N78
4G BandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 850(band 26)TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 12) / 700(band 17) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26) / 1700(band 66)
3G BandsUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHzUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G BandsGSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHzGSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailableAvailable
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
SAR ValueHead: 0.989 W/kg, Body: 0.982 W/kg—
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHzYes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi FeaturesMobile HotspotWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.4Yes, v5.3
GPSYes with A-GPS, GlonassYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFCYesNo
USB ConnectivityMass storage device, USB chargingUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerNoNo
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Audio Features-—
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Fingerprint Sensor PositionOn-screenIn Display
Fingerprint Sensor TypeOpticalOptical
Other SensorsLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, GyroscopeLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Heart Rate Monitor—No