Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 1461
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (49/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100; 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 S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (49/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Poco C85 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Poco C85 was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (49/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (97/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.