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realme C85 5G vs TCL 50 XL 5G

realme C85 5G
43.7Inno Score
VS
TCL 50 XL 5G
43.7Inno Score
25.3chipPerformancechip31.3
50.2Display60.3
29Camera29
71.3Battery38.9
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — realme C85 5G4 spec wins — TCL 50 XL 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: realme C85 5G scores 43.7 against 43.7 for TCL 50 XL 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme C85 5G edges ahead in battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,010 mAh
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the TCL 50 XL 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 31 vs 25
  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
Screen size6.8 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15701080x2460
Pixel density254 ppi396 ppi+56%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide—5 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,010 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
Weight215 g195 g+9%
Thickness8.4 mm8.2 mm+2%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTCL 50 XL 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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