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POCO C85 5G vs POCO X3 NFC

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36.2Inno Score
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WINNER
POCO X3 NFC

Xiaomi

POCO X3 NFC

$229

40.2Inno Score
21.8Performance23.6
44.1Display60.2
29Camera34.2
57.3Battery49.4
36Features44
7 spec wins — POCO C85 5G6 spec wins — POCO X3 NFC

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X3 NFC wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and features (+8). POCO C85 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO C85 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 49
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 16% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
  • 15% lower thickness: 8 mm vs 9.4 mm
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the POCO X3 NFC

  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 36
  • 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi395 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu—410,000
Geekbench 6 (single)726Bottom 13%740+2%Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960+1%Bottom 15%1,950Bottom 14%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB64GB / 128GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—13 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Capacity6,000 mAh+16%5,160 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Weight211 g+2%215 g
Thickness8 mm+15%9.4 mm
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus POCO X3 NFC
SpecPOCO C85 5GPOCO X3 NFC
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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