Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco C85x
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro and Xiaomi Poco C85x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Poco C85x is the more complete choice: it delivers stronger performance, adds 5G, and has the more capable main camera. The Poco C81 Pro suits buyers who need more storage or IP54 protection rather than the C85x’s IP52; their overall scores are 4.6 and 5.1.
The C85x uses the Unisoc T8300 and outperforms the C81 Pro’s Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250) in the available tests: 908 versus 437 in Geekbench 6 Single-Core and 2,221 versus 1,461 in Multi-Core. It also runs Android 16 instead of Android 15. For the camera, its 32 MP main sensor, f/1.8 aperture, and slow-motion video beat the C81 Pro’s 13 MP, f/2.2 aperture, and lack of slow motion.
The C85x has the larger battery at 6,300 mAh versus 6,000 mAh, while both support 15 W charging and reverse charging. For connectivity, the C85x adds 5G and Bluetooth 5.4 instead of LTE and Bluetooth 5.2; the C81 Pro counters with 256 GB versus 128 GB and NFC. Both share a 6.9″ IPS LCD display and UFS 2.2 storage.
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro is the better buy for 256 GB of storage and IP54 protection.
Xiaomi Poco C85x
The Xiaomi Poco C85x is the better buy for 5G and stronger performance, with the Unisoc T8300 and a 6,300 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco C85x, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP52
Xiaomi Poco C85x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 413,133
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 908
- against 437
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250) | Unisoc T8300 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 413,133 | 479,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 437 | 908 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,461 | 2,221 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 1.8 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz. | 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 | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Green | Black, Green, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 171.6 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 208 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.3 % | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 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 | 254 ppi | 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, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | 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 | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | 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 | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 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 | 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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 25128PC17G | — |
