Poco C85 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $100 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 346,495); the Poco F8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco C85
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $729
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $100 | $729 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco C85 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco C85 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $629. Poco C85 is cheaper by $629.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (77/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (56/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (100/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.