Poco C85 4G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 358,608); the Poco C85 4G is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Poco C85 4G by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (90/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.