Poco C85 4G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 358,608); the Poco C85 4G is noticeably lighter (205g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 235g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Poco C85 4G by 92.8% 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (92/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (56/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.