Poco C85 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A04
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $92 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 32/100 vs 19/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C85 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Poco C85 4G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Poco C85 4G
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper: $92 vs $135
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Poco C85 4G scores 13 points higher (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Samsung Galaxy A04 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.5" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $92 | $135 |
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $43. Poco C85 4G is cheaper by $43.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (60/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Poco C85 4G is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A04?
The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.