Poco C85 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 26/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000).
Poco C85
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 4 points higher (30/100 vs 26/100). 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Poco C85 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.