Poco C85 vs Vivo X500
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $100 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Vivo X500
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $820
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Poco C85 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $720. Poco C85 was $720 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo X500?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.