Poco C85 vs Poco F7
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $100 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 36/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 348,562); the Poco F7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Poco F7
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $399
- Better portability (62/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 30 points higher (66/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| 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 | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Poco C85 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Poco C85 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (80/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (68/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 30 points (66/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco F7?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.