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 (581,041 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Realme C83 5G
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Realme C83 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 581041 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (60/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Realme C83 5G — 74/100; 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 C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (45/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme C83 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 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 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Realme C83 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C83 5G leads Poco C85 by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco C85 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (45/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (45/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme C83 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme C83 5G (66/100 vs 43/100).