POCO C85 5G vs POCO X3 Pro
21.8Performance32.2
44.1Display60.2
29Camera31.3
57.3Battery49.4
36Features44
6 spec wins — POCO C85 5G6 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X3 Pro wins this phone face-off, 42.2 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+16) and performance (+10). 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
- 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 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 44
- 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
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 395 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 860 |
| AnTuTu | — | 795,334Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 294,736Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 118,830Bottom 32% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 160,316Bottom 30% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 221,452Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 726Bottom 13% | 870+20%Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,960Bottom 15% | 2,900+48%Bottom 34% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+16% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+2% | 215 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+15% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |