Poco C85x vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 42/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85x has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 639,225); the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't; the Poco C85x is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Poco C85x
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2073
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 14 points higher (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (51/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Poco C85x by 36.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (51/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85x is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Poco C85x — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.