Poco C85 vs Realme C83 5G
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C83 5G leads — 47/100 vs 36/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Realme C83 5G is faster in AnTuTu (550,018 vs 346,495).
Poco C85
Realme C83 5G
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 550018 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme C83 5G, the Realme C83 5G scores 11 points higher (47/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (74/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme C83 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $130 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C83 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C85 and Realme C83 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C83 5G leads Poco C85 by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Poco C85 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (44/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme C83 5G?
The Realme C83 5G is noticeably better than the Poco C85 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Realme C83 5G?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme C83 5G — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Realme C83 5G?
The Realme C83 5G leads on performance (44/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme C83 5G?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme C83 5G is a better fit for everyday use.