HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Price, Specifications and Features Compared

HONOR has introduced the HONOR 200 Lite 5G as an affordable variant of the HONOR 200 5G series smartphones in India. The HONOR 200 Lite 5G is focused on consumers in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment and will compete against the Moto G85 5G launched in June 2024, which has a curved AMOLED display, Qualcomm SoC, and more. Here, we will compare both devices to help you choose the better fit.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Specs at Glance

4.0
₹ 18,999
₹ 15,999
Expert Score -- 8.0/10 by Expert
ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 6080Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Display6.7″ (17.02 cm)
90Hz Display
6.67″ (16.94 cm)
120Hz Display
Rear Camera108+5+2 MP Rear50+8 MP Rear
Front Camera50 MP Front32 MP Front
RAM & Storage8 GB RAM
256 GB Storage
8 GB RAM
128 GB Storage
Battery4500 mAh
35W Charging
5000 mAh
33W Charging
OSAndroid v14Android v14

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Price in India

Smartphone Configuration Price Availability
HONOR 200 Lite 5G 8GB + 256GB Rs 17,999 Amazon, HONOR India e-Store
Moto G85 5G 8GB + 128GB Rs 17,999 Flipkart, Motorola India e-Store
12GB + 256GB Rs 19,999

Both the HONOR 200 Lite 5G and the Moto G85 5G start at Rs 17,999 in the country. The HONOR 200 Lite 5G offers more value for money as it comes with 256GB of internal storage. HONOR is also offering an instant bank or coupon discount of Rs 2,000, lowering the net effective price to Rs 15,999. Motorola is offering a price cut of Rs 1,000 and an additional Rs 1,000 instant bank discount on Axis Bank and IDFC First Bank credit cards.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Design and Build

  • The HONOR 200 Lite 5G sports an ultra-slim design that measures 6.78 mm in thickness and weighs 166 grams. The device is available in Starry Blue, Cyan Lake, and Midnight Black and is SGS Five-Star drop-resistant.
  • The Moto G85 5G weighs 185 grams and measures 7.91mm in thickness with vegan leather on the rear. The phone is available in Cobalt Blue, Olive Green, and Urban Grey colour options with slightly protruding vertically aligned cameras and a water-repellent design with IP52 dust and water resistance.

The HONOR 200 Lite 5G sports a segment-unique weight distribution, as it measures and weighs under 170 grams, which is unusual these days. On the contrary, the Moto G85 5G flaunts a vegan leather design on the rear and is IP52 dust and water-resistant, offering protection from water splashes.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Display

  • The HONOR 200 Lite 5G sports a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, 3,240Hz ultra-high-frequency PWM dimming, and TUV Rheinland Flicker-Free certification.
  • The Moto G85 5G has a 6.67-inch 3D curved 10-bit pOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The display supports 1,600 nits peak brightness, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 100% DCI P3 colour gamut, SGS Blue Light, SGS Low Motion Blur, and gets Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

In terms of display, the Moto G85 is preferred over its competitor as it sports a curved AMOLED display with a faster 120Hz refresh rate. The phone also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, which makes it scratch-proof. It also has an in-display fingerprint scanner and stereo speaker setup, which offers a better value to the buyers. On the contrary, the HONOR 200 Lite 5G flaunts a flat AMOLED display with eye protection features.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Processor

  • The HONOR 200 Lite 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC paired with LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and virtual RAM (up to 8GB). The SoC is fabricated on a 6nm process and features two Cortex A76 cores, six Cortex A55 cores, and a Mali G57 MP2 GPU.
  • The Moto G85 5G sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC fabricated on a 6nm process paired with two Cortex A78 cores, six Cortex A55 cores, and an Adreno 619 GPU. The chipset is paired with a similar LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and supports virtual RAM (up to 12 GB).
Moto G85
471,687
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
453,830
AnTuTu Overall benchmark score analysis
Moto G85
926
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
737
Geekbench single-core benchmark score analysis
Moto G85
2,145
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
1,905
Geekbench multi-core benchmark score analysis

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC powering the Moto G85 5G sports a better CPU core setup, resulting in better performance. We are yet to test the HONOR 200 Lite 5G on the benchmarking platform. However, we are including the scores obtained by the Redmi Note 13 5G, which is also powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC to display the performance advantage of the Moto G85 5G.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Software

  • The HONOR 200 Lite 5G comes with Magic OS 8.0 based on Android 14 out of the box and will receive two major Android updates and three years of security patch updates.
  • The Moto G85 5G runs on My UX, which is based on Android 14 out of the box. It supports two major Android updates and four years of security patch updates.

Both the HONOR 200 Lite 5G and the Moto G85 5G have an identical Android update, which will make the device eligible for up to Android 16. Motorola offers longer security patch updates and also debuts the device with Moto Secure, Moto Gestures, Smart Connect, and more. On the other hand, Magic OS 8.0 comes with Magic Capsule, Magic Portal, Magic Lock Screen, AI Photography, and more.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Cameras

  • The HONOR 200 Lite 5G sports a 108MP primary camera with f/1.75 aperture, OIS, a secondary 5MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. For selfies, the phone has a large 50MP snapper with f/2.1 aperture placed inside the pill-shaped cutout.
  • The Moto G85 5G sports a dual camera setup: a 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary camera with f/1.79 aperture, OIS, and a secondary 8MP ultrawide camera with f/2.2 aperture. It also has a 32MP selfie snapper with f/2.4 aperture placed inside the centred punch hole cutout.

The Moto G85 5G gains an advantage in terms of cameras, as the dual camera setup includes a Sony LYT 600 primary camera and a slightly higher-res ultrawide camera. On the flip side, the HONOR 200 Lite 5G can be preferred by buyers who prefer a slightly higher-res selfie camera.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Battery and Charging

  • The HONOR 200 Lite 5G is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 35W SuperCharge wired fast charging tech. HONOR has included a 35W charging adaptor in the box, unlike other HONOR smartphones, which don’t come with an adaptor.
  • The Moto G85 5G packs a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W TurboPower wired fast charging tech.

In terms of battery, buyers who prefer a longer battery life can opt for the Moto G85 5G, which sports a larger battery. Both the Moto G85 5G and HONOR 200 Lite 5G also support identical fast charging speeds.

HONOR 200 Lite 5G vs Moto G85 5G: Verdict

HONOR has primarily focused on offering a well-balanced performance in all aspects with the extremely thin and light design of the HONOR 200 Lite 5G. The phone has a small battery, which is expected to last for a day with moderate usage. It also has a flat AMOLED display, which is more durable than the competitor.

The Moto G85 5G can be preferred by buyers who prefer slightly better performance and a larger battery. The smartphone also sports a better camera setup on the rear, which is expected to capture higher-res images. It also has an advantage with the vegan leather design on the rear and gets an IP52 rating.