Side-by-side technical data
Poco C85 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C85x
Comparison between Poco C85 5G and Xiaomi Poco C85x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Poco and Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Poco C85 5G is the more complete choice for anyone seeking more memory, a stronger main camera and faster charging; the Xiaomi Poco C85x suits buyers who prioritize performance and battery capacity. The C85 5G offers 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB versus 4 GB and 128 GB, plus IP64 protection versus IP52. The C85x counters with 479,500 points in AnTuTu versus 409,000 and UFS 2.2 storage versus eMMC 5.1.
The Poco C85 5G has a 50 MP main camera versus 32 MP and records slow motion at 120 fps versus 30 fps. The Xiaomi Poco C85x delivers the brighter display, at 810 nits versus 660 nits, and Android 16 versus Android 15. Both share a 6.9″ IPS LCD, 720 × 1600 px resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
The C85x has the larger battery, 6,300 mAh versus 6,000 mAh, and adds reverse charging, but the C85 5G charges at 33 W versus 15 W. Overall, the Poco C85 5G is better for memory, camera capability and quick charging, while the Xiaomi Poco C85x is better for performance, brightness and battery capacity.
Poco C85 5G
The Poco C85 5G is the better buy for anyone seeking 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB, a 50 MP camera and 33 W charging.
Xiaomi Poco C85x
The Xiaomi Poco C85x is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 479,500 AnTuTu score and 6,300 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Poco C85 5G, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Poco C85 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP52
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 15 W
Xiaomi Poco C85x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 409,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 810 nits
- against 660 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,000 | 479,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | 908 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | 2,221 Best value |
| CPU Description | 2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Black, Green, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 81.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 173.2 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 210 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
Battery
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 77 h | — |
Display
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 660 nits | 810 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.987 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.902 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
