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POCO C85 5G vs realme 12 5G

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36.2Inno Score
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WINNER
realme 12 5G
43.9Inno Score
21.8Performance28.9
44.1Display46.6
29Camera33.9
57.3Battery52.5
36Features86.7
3 spec wins — POCO C85 5G8 spec wins — realme 12 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and performance (+7). 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 53
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 36
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 54% higher Pixel density: 392 ppi vs 254 ppi

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.72 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16001080x2400
Pixel density254 ppi392 ppi+54%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits950 nits+17%
Screen-to-body89.9 %+4%86.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Geekbench 6 (single)726Bottom 13%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960Bottom 15%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.75
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging0 W0 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
Weight211 g188 g+11%
Thickness8 mm7.7 mm+4%
IP ratingIP64IP54

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)Android 14 (realme UI 5.0)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus realme 12 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5Grealme 12 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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