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; estimated prices are $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-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 (524,785 vs 346,495).
Poco C85
Realme C73
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $120
- Better camera (24/100 vs 12/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 524785 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 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 | |
| Price | $100 | $120 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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.
Price difference: $20. Poco C85 is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 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 26/100, the Realme C73 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme C73?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme C73?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C73 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.