Poco C85 vs Realme GT 8
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 36/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495).
Poco C85
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $350
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher value score: 100/100 vs 56/100
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 44 points higher (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $350 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C85 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Poco C85 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Poco C85 was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (98/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (85/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 44 points (80/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Realme GT 8?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme GT 8?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.