POCO C85 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
21.8Performance55.2
44.1Display51.4
29Camera55.8
57.3Battery49.1
36Features73.3
5 spec wins — POCO C85 5G13 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VI
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VI wins this phone face-off, 55.2 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and performance (+33). 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
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 10% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 30 W
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 36
- 247% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,804 vs 1,960
Display
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 396 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | 1,862 nits+130% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 726Bottom 13% | 2,250+210%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,960Bottom 15% | 6,804+247%Top 25% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 52 %Bottom 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 7.1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+10% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 192 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS) | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |