Poco C85 4G vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco C85 4G by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C85 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (77/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.