Poco C85 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 7/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Poco C85
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Poco C85 scores 19 points higher (26/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). 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 Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (43/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (56/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the ZTE Libero 5G III — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.