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.
Poco C85
Vivo Y05
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo Y05 was $10 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.