Poco C85 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Blade V80 Design has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 43
Design 56
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 5W

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). 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, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 346495
Geekbench Single 420
Geekbench Multi 1364
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85
$100
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

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 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.