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Xiaomi Poco C85 4G vs Xiaomi Poco M7

Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Poco M7: 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 C85 4G and Xiaomi Poco M7 are nearly level overall, but suit different priorities: the C85 4G brings a 6000 mAh battery and 33 W charging, while the M7 adds 5G.

The C85 4G’s display reaches 810 nits against 600 nits on the M7, and its IP64 rating tops the M7’s IP52. It also runs Android 15 instead of Android 14 and supports up to 256 GB, versus 128 GB. Both have 120 Hz IPS LCD displays and 8 GB of RAM.

The M7 pairs a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 with UFS 2.2 storage; the C85 4G uses a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra and eMMC 5.1. The M7 adds 5G, with download speeds up to 2500 Mbps and uploads up to 900 Mbps, versus 300 Mbps and 100 Mbps. The C85 4G instead has Bluetooth 5.4 over Bluetooth 5.0 and reverse charging.

Xiaomi Poco C85 4G

The Xiaomi Poco C85 4G is the better buy for anyone who wants a 6000 mAh battery and 33 W charging.

Xiaomi Poco M7

The Xiaomi Poco M7 is the better buy for anyone prioritizing 5G and UFS 2.2 storage.

The verdict

Your pick: Xiaomi Poco C85 4G, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.

Category
Category Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Design & display 5.4 5.1
Performance & hardware 4.8 5.0
Camera 3.7 3.6
Connectivity 5.9 6.3
Battery & charging 6.9 5.5

Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Poco C85 4G, if you care about…

Battery Capacity
6,000 mAh
against 5,160 mAh
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
against Bluetooth 5.0
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
against 128 GB
Peak Display Brightness
810 nits
against 600 nits

Xiaomi Poco M7, if you care about…

Storage Type
UFS 2.2
against eMMC 5.1
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Max. download speed
2,500 Mbps
against 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
900 Mbps
against 100 Mbps

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Processor Model MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Processor Process Size 12 nm 4 nm Best value
Graphics GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Qualcomm Adreno 613
Storage Type eMMC 5.1 UFS 2.2 Best value
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz 2.2 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB Best value 128 GB
AnTuTu Score — 456,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core 420 —
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 1,391 —
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. Octa-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores.
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage Yes Yes
AnTuTu version — v10

Design

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Body Colors Purple, Black, Green Blue, Black, Green
Body Thickness 8 mm Best value 8.2 mm
Body Width 79.5 mm 77.8 mm
Body Height 171.6 mm 171.9 mm
Weight 205 g Best value 205.4 g
Usable Surface 84.3 % Best value 84 %
Body Materials Glass, Plastic Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features IP64 Best value IP52
Drop Resistance Class A —
Repairability Class C —
Drop Test Count 270 —

Battery

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Battery Efficiency Rating A —
Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh Best value 5,160 mAh
Battery Type — Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power 33 W Best value 18 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance 77 h 49 min —
Charge cycles 1,000 —

Display

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Display Aspect Ratio 20:9 18.5:9
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness 810 nits Best value 600 nits
Display Diagonal 6.9″ Best value 6.88″
Display Horizontal Resolution 720 px 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution 1,600 px 1,640 px Best value
Display Pixel Density 254 ppi 260 ppi Best value
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate — 240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio — 1,500 :1
Display Features Mohs Level 6, IPS LCD, 120Hz, Multi-Touch Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Side Side

Sensor

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing

Software

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Operating System Android 15 Android 14
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 15 Best value 14
Google Services — Yes

Connectivity

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B28, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 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 Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4 Best value Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value
Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0
SAR American Head — 0.85 W/kg
SAR American Body — 0.76 W/kg
Max. download speed 300 Mbps 2,500 Mbps Best value
Max. upload speed 100 Mbps 900 Mbps Best value

Audio

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Audio Features A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE Best value

Technical

Specification Poco C85 4G Poco M7
Model numbers 25078PC3EE 24108PCE2I, MZB0KE1IN
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