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realme C85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08

WINNER
realme C85 5G
44.8Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A08
33.8Inno Score
28.9Performance20
50.2Display36.2
29Camera29
71.3Battery53.1
60Features41.3
8 spec wins — realme C85 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A08

InnoReviews verdict

realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and battery (+18). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 41
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Screen size6.8 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDPLS LCD
Resolution720x1570720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi262 ppi+3%
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %+5%83.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G99
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Capacity7,000 mAh+17%6,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Weight215 g197 g+8%
Thickness8.4 mm8 mm+5%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 17 (One UI 9)
OS update pledge—6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A08
Specrealme C85 5GSamsung Galaxy A08
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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