Poco C85 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Poco C85 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (43/100 vs 27/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (43/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco C85 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.