Poco C85 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 16/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 43
Design 56
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Poco C85 scores 10 points higher (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 810 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 207 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85
$100
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (56/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.