POCO C85 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
21.8Performance43.2
44.1Display56.7
29Camera63.6
57.3Battery72.1
36Features65.3
4 spec wins — POCO C85 5G12 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+35) and features (+29). 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
- 30% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
Display
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 522 ppi+106% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | 1,500 nits+85% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 726Bottom 13% | 1,720+137%Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,960Bottom 15% | 4,300+119%Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+30% | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 W+264% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 204 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |