Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C85 vs Xiaomi Poco C85 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C85 and Xiaomi Poco C85 4G: 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 is the pick for broader connectivity and faster storage: it has 5G and UFS 2.2, versus LTE and eMMC 5.1 on the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G. Their overall scores are close, 5.3 and 5.2, so the choice mainly rests on those differences.
The Poco C85 also pairs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with Mali-G57 MC2 graphics and LPDDR4X RAM; the Poco C85 4G uses the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, Mali-G52 MC2, and DDR4. For connectivity, the C85’s 5G is a clear step beyond the 4G model’s LTE, while both phones share a 6.9″ IPS LCD display, 120Hz refresh rate, and 810 nits.
Elsewhere, the battery is level: both have 6,000 mAh, 33W charging, and reverse charging. The C85 adds stereo speakers and a noise-cancellation microphone, while the 4G has a regular loudspeaker; both main cameras record 1080p at 30 fps, although the 4G adds 2K at 30 fps. The Poco C85 4G is the better buy only if it costs less.
Xiaomi Poco C85
The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the better buy for 5G and UFS 2.2 storage, rather than LTE and eMMC 5.1.
Xiaomi Poco C85 4G
The Xiaomi Poco C85 4G is the better buy only if it costs less, although it adds 2K video at 30 fps.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco C85, ahead on Connectivity.
| Category | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C85, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 262,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Purple, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 173.2 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 205 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 77 h 49 min |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 810 nits | 810 nits |
| 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 | — |
| 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, 120Hz | Mohs Level 6, IPS LCD, 120Hz, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 25078PC3EE |
