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; estimated prices are $100 and $130. Both devices score the same overall rating of 26/100. Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy M17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $100 vs $130
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1364
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
The Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 received the same MobileRank rating — 26/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1963 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $100 | $130 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
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
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Poco C85 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $30. Poco C85 is cheaper by $30.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
Both devices scored 26/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy M17.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.