Poco C85 vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $100 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 26/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5160); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).
Poco C85
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 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 X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2629444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 218 g | |
| Price | $100 | $469 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Poco C85 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $369. Poco C85 is cheaper by $369.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (77/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (56/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 36 points (62/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.