Poco C40 vs Poco C85
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Poco C40
Poco C85
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Poco C85, the Poco C85 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Poco C85 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 195 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Poco C85?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Poco C85 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Poco C85?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Poco C85?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.