Poco C85 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $100 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 348,562); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $450
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco C85 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Poco C85 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.