Motorola Moto G85 5G Review: Still The Budget King

[@Spoonfed78]

As an edge 30 ultra user I've found curved screen is annoying without a case, but with q minimal case its better than flat small bezel phones. Gestures become so much nicer.

[@CarDwellerJeff]

Truth be told, I really wanted a thorough review on the cassowary.

[@AlexKidman]

Excellent bird, easily Australia's best, approach cautiously and reverentially. Or, in fact, view from a distance as apparently they can be quite aggressive (and they're HUGE). Original designer has shown long-term commitment to the model as it has remained unchanged for quite some time now, though spare parts may be difficult to source (and, in fact, illegal to do so).

[@lillsnertan]

Thank you for your reviews, I found them really helpful ❤

[@turbofan67]

Is it compatible with Telstra's version of VoLTE ?

[@bobdavis2461]

Motorola state 4 years security updates and 2 Android updates for this phone, so you might need to check/update the review.

[@AlexKidman]

As per what Motorola Australia has told me, the local models will get 1 year OS and 3 years of security updates, which matches with what I've put in my review. Would be rather odd if if it's different for OS models unless there's other underlying hardware differences or something.

[@bobdavis2461]

@@AlexKidman Just had a look at the Motorola AU support site, and that states: moto g85 5G Currently receiving regular security updates. Device launched on June, 2024 Security updates will stop on June, 2028 All of which lines up with the UK publicity, and I'd be surprised if there was any reason for Australia market models to be less well supported. With the 5 years Android updates being promised for the Edge 50 Neo, seems like Motorola might finally getting be their act together with updates!

[@bobdavis2461]

@@AlexKidman UK suppliers now have to provide a legally binding declaration of security support - a search for "uk psti motorola" will bring up the page with all the model links. For the G85 the statement reads: "The support period for security updates for the product identified above at the date of issue is 4 years (Jun 2024 - Jun 2028)." Same as the Motorola Australia support page, albeit without the same legal standing.

[@fonzitheman]

I seen another AUS online review which also says one OS update and 3 years security updates. In Aus. But then its a review as well. I dont see why we would get one OS update while other regions would get two? Surely not.

[@fonzitheman]

I contacted Motorola AU myself and they said security updates til June 2028. As for OS updates basically they are not sure as yet if it will get android 16.

[@second_dream_dev]

Careful with the price of this. In Italy it was 349€ but after couple of months you can find brand new for 189€

[@paulgauthier2693]

Thanks mate. After your review I don't want this smart no more 😉

[@the.meat.man.]

Why?? Thinking to buy it so would like to know

[@fonzitheman]

Appreciate the vid 👍Mine arrived today 😁 I got the plastic back grey one for $319 total.Coulnt knock that back. In 'as' new condition 😁😊 Still in process of setting some things up etc. With regards to OS updates Ive read its 2 updates, as in up to android 16? Wouldnt be region specific would it? Surely not. Btw: Whats the name of that pinball game you always show? 😊

[@FRDKNG]

Where did you get yours from?

[@fonzitheman]

Ebay

[@yatharthsingh7621]

It lacks 3.5 mm jack which is big disappointment

[@briangrant9942]

Is it coming out in the US, or is it just for AUS?

[@AlexKidman]

Cassowaries are native to Australia, so no... Oh, I see what you mean. Sorry, not my market so I'm honestly not sure!

[@parsh_patel]

In INDIA its just 16000 Indian rupees approx 200us dollar

[@tomhemmings]

Hi. Would you happen to know if Android Auto works on this handset? Many thanks.

[@AlexKidman]

It should work -- Android Auto can be fussy in some cars and with some cables, but it's well past the minimum qualifying criteria (Android 11 or better). That being said I didn't test for that specifically to be clear, and it's gone back so I can't 100% confirm. But there's no real on-paper reason why it shouldn't work (as long as your vehicle also supports Android Auto as well).

[@tomhemmings]

@@AlexKidman that's great thank you!

[@farnez2296]

The pagers in Lebanon were Motorola 👀

[@WiiNV]

Those Pagers weren't Motorola 🤨 Gold Apollo AR924

[@syngonsmythe38]

They were Motorola, but the Mossad Enhanced Special Edition only available in the Middle East.