Poco C85 vs Realme C73
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Realme C73
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Poco C85 by 34.0% 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 Realme C73 is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 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 Realme C73?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme C73?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme C73 (43/100 vs 29/100).