Poco C85 4G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco C85 4G by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.