Poco C85 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $100 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 26/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
Poco C85
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 39 points higher (65/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (45/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $100 | $1999 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco C85 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Poco C85 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1899. Poco C85 is cheaper by $1899.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (45/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (56/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 39 points (65/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.