Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $100 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy A14 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Lighter: 195g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $200
- Better camera (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1364
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 40/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (62/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $200 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Poco C85 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Poco C85 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (47/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (62/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (47/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A14 is a better fit for everyday use.