Poco C85 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $100 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 36/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $970
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Poco C85 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $870. Poco C85 was $870 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (81/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.