Motorola Moto G23 vs Poco C85

The Motorola Moto G23 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Moto G23 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.

The Poco C85 edges out the Motorola Moto G23 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G23
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera 6
Battery 45
Portability 67
Value for money
Poco C85
Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 49
Portability 62
Value for money 56
What makes Motorola Moto G23 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 195g

  • Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 30W

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G23 vs the Poco C85, the Poco C85 scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G23 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (30/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Motorola Moto G23 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).

Motorola Moto G23: The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G23 Poco C85
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 346495 346495
Geekbench Single 420 420
Geekbench Multi 1364 1364
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 30W 33W
DXOMark (camera) 54
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 810 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 162.7×74.7×8.2 mm 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm
Weight 184 g 195 g
Launch price $100
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
6
camera
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G23
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G23 and Poco C85, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G23 MediaTek Helio G85
30/100
346495 AnTuTu
Poco C85 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
346495 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G23
Price unknown
Poco C85
$100
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G23 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G23 (30/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Motorola Moto G23 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco C85?

The Poco C85 edges out the Motorola Moto G23 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G23 and the Poco C85?

The Motorola Moto G23 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Poco C85 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G23 or the Poco C85?

The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G23 over the Poco C85?

The Motorola Moto G23 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.