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POCO C85 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30C

WINNER
X
36.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30C
34.9Inno Score
21.8Performance21.8
44.1Display50.5
29Camera29
57.3Battery38.8
36Features46.7
6 spec wins — POCO C85 5G2 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: POCO C85 5G scores 36.2 against 34.9 for TECNO SPARK 30C. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO C85 5G edges ahead in battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO C85 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
  • 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
  • 63% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 726 vs 446
  • 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,960 vs 1,386
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 44
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 36
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi263 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G81
Geekbench 6 (single)726+63%Bottom 13%446Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960+41%Bottom 15%1,386Bottom 6%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Weight211 g—
Thickness8 mm—
IP ratingIP64IP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCNo—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)HiOS 14 (Android 14)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO C85 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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