The motorola Edge 50 Fusion and moto G85 5G feature 6.67-inch curved P-OLED displays with 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 5,000 mAh batteries and 32MP front cameras. The Edge 50 Fusion uses the 4 nm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset with Adreno 710 graphics, up to 12GB RAM and 68 W charging. The moto G85 5G uses the 6 nm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chipset with Adreno 619 graphics, up to 12GB RAM and 33 W charging. Both offer UFS 2.2 storage and 5G connectivity.
General
The motorola Edge 50 Fusion was launched in India on 22 May 2024, while the moto G85 5G was launched on 16 July 2024. Both smartphones run on Android 14 with Hello UI and support dual SIM connectivity with 5G and 4G networks. The Edge 50 Fusion is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset built on a 4 nm process, while the moto G85 5G uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor based on a 6 nm process. Both phones feature stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and an in-display optical fingerprint sensor. The Edge 50 Fusion offers three years of OS updates, compared with two years on the moto G85 5G.
| Component | motorola Edge 50 Fusion | moto G85 5G |
|---|
| Launch date | 22 May 2024 | 16 July 2024 |
| Brand | motorola | motorola |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Custom UI | Hello UI | Hello UI |
| OS updates | 3 years | 2 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| SIM slots | Dual SIM | Dual SIM |
| SIM size | Nano | Nano |
| Network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
Performance and hardware
The motorola Edge 50 Fusion delivers higher benchmark performance with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset, Adreno 710 GPU and an AnTuTu score of 620,648. Its octa-core processor combines four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at up to 2.4 GHz with four Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.95 GHz. The moto G85 5G uses the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 with Adreno 619 graphics and records an AnTuTu score of 471,687. It has two Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.3 GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2 GHz. Both offer 8GB and 12GB RAM options and UFS 2.2 storage. The moto G85 5G also supports expandable storage of up to 2TB.
| Component | motorola Edge 50 Fusion | moto G85 5G |
|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| CPU | 4 x Cortex-A78 + 4 x Cortex-A55 | 2 x Cortex-A78 + 6 x Cortex-A55 |
| CPU clock speed | Up to 2.4 GHz + 1.95 GHz | Up to 2.3 GHz + 2 GHz |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 710 | Adreno 619 |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu score | 620,648 | 471,687 |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable storage | No | Up to 2TB |
| Fingerprint sensor | Optical, in-display | Optical, in-display |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Display
Both smartphones feature 6.67-inch curved P-OLED displays with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The motorola Edge 50 Fusion has a 144 Hz refresh rate, while the moto G85 5G supports 120 Hz. Both displays offer up to 1,600 nits peak brightness and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The higher refresh rate on the Edge 50 Fusion provides smoother scrolling and animations.
| Component | motorola Edge 50 Fusion | moto G85 5G |
|---|
| Screen size | 6.67-inch | 6.67-inch |
| Display type | Curved P-OLED | Curved P-OLED |
| Screen resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixel | 2400 x 1080 pixel |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 1,600 nits |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
Camera
The motorola Edge 50 Fusion has a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony LYT 700C primary sensor with OIS and a 13MP ultra-wide camera. The moto G85 5G also has a 50MP primary camera with OIS, using the Sony LYT 600 sensor, but pairs it with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Both smartphones feature 32MP front cameras. The Edge 50 Fusion supports up to 4K video recording at 30 fps from both the rear and front cameras, while the moto G85 5G is limited to Full HD recording, at up to 60 fps from the rear camera and 30 fps from the front camera.
| Component | motorola Edge 50 Fusion | moto G85 5G |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | Dual | Dual |
| Primary camera | 50MP Sony LYT 700C, f/1.9 | 50MP Sony LYT 600, f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide camera | 13MP, f/2.2 | 8MP, f/2.2 |
| Autofocus | Multi-directional PDAF | PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Front camera | 32MP, f/2.5 | 32MP, f/2.4 |
| Rear video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at up to 120 fps | Full HD at up to 60 fps |
| Front video recording | 4K at 30 fps, Full HD at 30 fps | Full HD at 30 fps |
Connectivity and network compatibility
The motorola Edge 50 Fusion and moto G85 5G support dual SIM connectivity with 5G and 4G networks, along with VoLTE and Wi-Fi 5. Both smartphones support A-GPS and Glonass for positioning. The Edge 50 Fusion offers Bluetooth 5.2, while the moto G85 5G has Bluetooth 5.1. Both phones include NFC and use a USB Type-C port for charging and wired audio.
| Component | motorola Edge 50 Fusion | moto G85 5G |
|---|
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v5.2 | v5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | A-GPS, Glonass | A-GPS, Glonass |
| Audio port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Battery
Both smartphones feature 5,000 mAh batteries, but their charging capabilities differ. The motorola Edge 50 Fusion supports 68 W TurboPower charging, while the moto G85 5G supports 33 W TurboPower charging. In the PCMark battery test, the moto G85 5G recorded 11 hours 33 minutes, compared with 9 hours 53 minutes for the Edge 50 Fusion. Both support wired fast charging and do not offer wireless charging.
| Component | motorola Edge 50 Fusion | moto G85 5G |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Quick charging | Yes, 68 W TurboPower | Yes, 33 W TurboPower |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Battery life (PCMark) | 9 hours 53 minutes | 11 hours 33 minutes |
| Charging time (20% to 100%) | 54 minutes | 1 hour 2 minutes |
