Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1461
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (46/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Poco C85 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco C85 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (46/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Poco C85 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (46/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.