Poco C85 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $100 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 36/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 346,495); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 216g).
Poco C85
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 195g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $499
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher value score: 90/100 vs 56/100
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (65/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco C85 (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $499 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco C85 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Poco C85 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (65/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Poco C85 (75/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (62/100 vs 44/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.