Side-by-side technical data
Realme 16x vs Xiaomi Poco C85
Comparison between Realme 16x and Xiaomi Poco C85: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 16x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 308,681
- against 262,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 810 nits
Xiaomi Poco C85, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 308,681 Best value | 262,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Brown, White, Green, Purple | Black, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.5 mm | 173.2 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 211 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.1 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m Best value | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 810 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.81″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 16x | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, LHDC 5, A2DP, LE, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
