Poco C85 vs Vivo Y05

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP.

The Poco C85 edges out the Vivo Y05 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 49
Portability 62
Value for money 56
Vivo Y05
Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 50
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 209g

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 580 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1750 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Vivo Y05, the Poco C85 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 Vivo Y05
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420 580
Geekbench Multi 1364 1750
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 33W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 1200 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP64 IP65
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 195 g 209 g
Launch price $100 $90
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85
$100
Vivo Y05
$90

Launch price difference: $10. Vivo Y05 was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Vivo Y05?

The Poco C85 edges out the Vivo Y05 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Vivo Y05?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Vivo Y05?

The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Vivo Y05?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.