Poco C85 vs Poco M6
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 40/100 vs 36/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M6 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Poco M6
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1461
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Poco M6, the Poco M6 scores 4 points higher (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 leads (42/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; 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 M6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Poco C85 by 32.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Poco C85 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (42/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 edges out the Poco C85 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco M6?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 leads on performance (42/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco M6?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Poco M6 (42/100 vs 29/100).