Poco C85 vs Realme Neo8
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 36/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 348,562); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Realme Neo8
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $429
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 41 points higher (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Realme Neo8 — 80/100; 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 Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Poco C85 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Poco C85 was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (71/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 41 points (77/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Realme Neo8?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.