Poco C85 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $92 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C85 4G is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 346,495); the Poco C85 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Poco C85 4G
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better value for money (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $92
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Poco C85 4G scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $92 | $89 |
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 4G and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 4G leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 3.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $3. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $3.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A05 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco C85 4G edges out the Samsung Galaxy A05 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.