Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $100 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 36/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 348,562); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $799
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1461
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 195g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 38 points higher (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (49/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Poco C85 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Poco C85 was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (77/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (49/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 38 points (74/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.