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POCO C85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

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36.2Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
21.8Performance37.5
44.1Display47.2
29Camera41.7
57.3Battery41.7
36Features78.7
6 spec wins — POCO C85 5G13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+16). 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 42
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 38 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 47 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 36
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+8%6.4 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002340x1080
Pixel density254 ppi401 ppi+58%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits1,200 nits+48%
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
Geekbench 6 (single)726Bottom 13%1,450+100%Top 44%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960Bottom 15%3,650+86%Top 50%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Main camera50 MP+317%12 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—8 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps4K@60fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Capacity6,000 mAh+33%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W15 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Weight211 g177 g+16%
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)Android 12 (One UI 4)
OS update pledge2 years4 years+100%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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