Poco C85 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (85/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 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 | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco C85 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (85/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.