Poco C85 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Poco C85 4G by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco C85 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.