realme C85 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
28.9Performance64.4
50.2Display65.7
29Camera48.4
71.3Battery49.1
60Features70.7
5 spec wins — realme C85 5G5 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VIII
InnoReviews verdict
Sony Xperia 1 VIII wins this phone face-off, 59 to 44.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and camera (+19). realme 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 realme C85 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 49
- 50% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 30 W
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+5% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | — |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.9 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
Battery
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+50% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 200 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP65/IP68 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VIII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |