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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 49
Portability 62
Value for money 56
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $499

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
346495 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +90.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Poco C85 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85
$100
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $399. Poco C85 was $399 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.