Poco C85 vs Poco F8
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 36/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Poco F8
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 38 points higher (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Poco F8 — 70/100; 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco C85 by 88.9% 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 F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 38 points (74/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco F8?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.