Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme C85 4G
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 467,392); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C85 4G doesn't.
Poco X8 Pro Max
Realme C85 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Realme C85 4G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme C85 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Realme C85 4G by 462.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme C85 4G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G (90/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (77/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme C85 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme C85 4G by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Realme C85 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Realme C85 4G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use.