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POCO C85 vs Samsung Galaxy A08

WINNER
POCO C85

Xiaomi

POCO C85
34.8Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
21.8Performance20
38.4Display36.2
29Camera29
57.3Battery53.1
33.3Features41.3
6 spec wins — POCO C852 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: POCO C85 scores 34.8 against 33.8 for Samsung Galaxy A08. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO C85 edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO C85

  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 53
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • Stronger features score: 41 vs 33

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi262 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body—83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Helio G99
Geekbench 6 (single)408Bottom 3%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,364Bottom 5%—
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
Capacity6,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
Weight205 g197 g+4%
Thickness8 mm8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge—6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 versus Samsung Galaxy A08
SpecPOCO C85Samsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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