Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C85 vs Xiaomi Poco M7 4G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C85 and Xiaomi Poco M7 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 M7 4G is the pick for a sharper display and stronger performance; the Poco C85 is the one to choose for 5G. Their overall scores are nearly even.
The M7 4G’s display has 1080 px by 2340 px resolution and 374 ppi, against 720 px, 1600 px, and 254 ppi on the C85; it also runs at 144 Hz versus 120 Hz. The Snapdragon 685 scores 475,000 in AnTuTu v10, compared with 262,000 for the Dimensity 6300. Battery capacity is 7,000 mAh versus 6,000 mAh, while both charge at 33 W.
The C85 adds 5G, Bluetooth 5.4 versus Bluetooth 5.0, and an A drop-resistance class rather than the M7 4G’s B. It is also thinner and lighter: 8.2 mm and 211 g against 8.6 mm and 224 g. Their camera and battery scores are level.
Xiaomi Poco C85
The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the better buy for 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, and a thinner, lighter phone.
Xiaomi Poco M7 4G
The Xiaomi Poco M7 4G is the better buy for a sharper 144 Hz display and its 7,000 mAh battery.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M7 4G, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C85, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 211 g
- against 224 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against B
Xiaomi Poco M7 4G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 475,000
- against 262,000
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 850 nits
- against 810 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 262,000 | 475,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,510 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Black, Blue, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 81.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Body Height | 173.2 mm | 171.1 mm |
| Weight | 211 g Best value | 224 g |
| Usable Surface | 85 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 62 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 810 nits | 850 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 374 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Mohs Level 6 |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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, 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, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.86 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.81 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID Best value | Loudspeaker, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M7 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 25062PC34E |
