Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C81x vs Xiaomi Poco C85x
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C81x 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 pick for performance, cameras, battery, and connectivity: its 479,500 AnTuTu score, 32 MP camera, and 5G make the difference. The Xiaomi Poco C81x suits buyers who want a lighter phone, at 193 g versus 210 g.
For performance, the C85x pairs the Unisoc T8300 with 4 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; the C81x uses the Unisoc Tiger T615 (T7250), 3 GB, and eMMC 5.1. Both screens run at 120 Hz, but the C85x reaches 810 nits versus 650 nits, while the C81x is lighter.
The C85x has a 32 MP main camera at f/1.8, versus 13 MP and f/2.2 on the C81x. It also adds 5G and Bluetooth 5.4 over LTE and Bluetooth 5.2. Its 6,300 mAh battery exceeds the C81x's 5,200 mAh; both support 15 W charging.
Xiaomi Poco C81x
The Xiaomi Poco C85x is the better buy for performance and connectivity, with 479,500 in AnTuTu and 5G.
Xiaomi Poco C85x
The Xiaomi Poco C81x is the better buy for buyers prioritizing a light phone: it weighs 193 g versus 210 g.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco C85x, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Poco C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C81x, if you care about…
- Weight
- 193 g
- against 210 g
Xiaomi Poco C85x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,300 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 479,500
- against 308,681
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C81x | 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 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 308,681 | 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 | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Cyan | Black, Green, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 171.8 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Dust Resistant, Splash Resistant, Water Resistant | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Poco C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 650 nits | 810 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.88″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 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, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 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 C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C81x | 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 C81x | 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 C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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, 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 | 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 C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
