Poco C85 vs Realme realme V23i
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Poco C85
Realme realme V23i
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Realme realme V23i, the Poco C85 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Realme realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme realme V23i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Realme realme V23i (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme realme V23i is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Realme realme V23i (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Realme realme V23i — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Realme realme V23i — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Realme realme V23i?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme realme V23i is a better fit for everyday use.