Poco C85 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A16

The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads — 44/100 vs 38/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is faster in AnTuTu (503,850 vs 358,383).

The Samsung Galaxy A16 edges out the Poco C85 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 503850 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
  • Lighter: 200g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (42/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Samsung Galaxy A16 scores 6 points higher (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Poco C85 4G: The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 4G Samsung Galaxy A16
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 358383 503850
Geekbench Single 432 727
Geekbench Multi 1416 2047
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 810 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 200 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85 4G and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85 4G MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
38/100
358383 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100 +28.9%
503850 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A16 leads Poco C85 4G by 28.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 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 Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 edges out the Poco C85 4G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 leads on performance (42/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A16?

The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.