Honor Play 70C vs Poco C85 4G
The Honor Play 70C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C85 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 70C doesn't; the Honor Play 70C is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 70C
Poco C85 4G
What makes Honor Play 70C better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 70C vs the Poco C85 4G, the Poco C85 4G scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 70C | Poco C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 810 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 70C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 70C
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 70C
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 70C and Poco C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Poco C85 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Honor Play 70C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Play 70C is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco C85 4G?
The Poco C85 4G edges out the Honor Play 70C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Play 70C and the Poco C85 4G?
The Honor Play 70C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Poco C85 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 70C or the Poco C85 4G?
The Poco C85 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 70C over the Poco C85 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco C85 4G (30/100 vs 10/100).