Poco C85 vs ZTE V40 Pro
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 22/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Poco C85
ZTE V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5100 mAh
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Poco C85 scores 4 points higher (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (37/100 vs 24/100). 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 V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | ZTE V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
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 V40 Pro (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Poco C85 edges out the ZTE V40 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the ZTE V40 Pro?
The ZTE V40 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the ZTE V40 Pro?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.