Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000).
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Poco C85 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Samsung Galaxy M05
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Poco C85 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M05 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 M05?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M05 is a better fit for everyday use.