Poco C85 vs Poco M6 Plus
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 26/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Poco C85
Poco M6 Plus
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5030 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 6 points higher (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco M6 Plus edges out the Poco C85 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.