Poco C85 4G vs Vivo X500
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco C85 4G by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.