Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Poco C85 (2026) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
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- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is noticeably better than the Poco C85 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.