Poco C85x vs Realme 16T
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16T leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Realme 16T
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (32/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Realme 16T, the Realme 16T scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T leads (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Poco C85x (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Realme 16T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 8.9×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Realme 16T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85x
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Poco C85x (75/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Realme 16T?
The Realme 16T edges out the Poco C85x by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Realme 16T?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Realme 16T — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Realme 16T?
The Realme 16T leads on camera score (32/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Realme 16T?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 16T (75/100 vs 55/100).