realme C85 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
28.9Performance28.9
50.2Display46.1
29Camera41.7
71.3Battery52.5
60Features57.3
3 spec wins — realme C85 5G4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+4). Samsung Galaxy M56 5G 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 display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 53
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M56 5G
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
- 50% higher Pixel density: 382 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 50% higher Front camera: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 16% lower weight: 180 g vs 215 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.2 mm vs 8.4 mm
Display
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.74 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 382 ppi+50% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1480 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.2 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Samsung Galaxy M56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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