Poco C85 vs Poco F7 Pro
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 36/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco F7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,301,212 vs 348,562); the Poco F7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Poco F7 Pro
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Poco F7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2301212 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Poco F7 Pro, the Poco F7 Pro scores 44 points higher (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Poco F7 Pro — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco F7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 2301212 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:00 hrs, total 28:39 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Poco F7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 Pro leads Poco C85 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Poco C85 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco F7 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco F7 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 44 points (80/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco F7 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco F7 Pro leads on performance (87/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco F7 Pro?
The Poco F7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.