Poco C85 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $100 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 346,495); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Poco C85
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $899
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher value score: 86/100 vs 56/100
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (86/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 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 | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $899 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Poco C85 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Poco C85 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $799. Poco C85 was $799 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (93/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.