Poco C85 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 36/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495).
Poco C85
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $599
- Better portability (62/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher value score: 80/100 vs 56/100
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 48 points higher (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C85 (80/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $599 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C85 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Poco C85 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $499. Poco C85 was $499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (83/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C85 (80/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 48 points (84/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.