Poco C85 vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 9/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 195g).
Poco C85
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 195g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Poco C85 scores 17 points higher (26/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). 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 Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 150 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (43/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.