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realme C85 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

realme C85 5G
44.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
50.2Display80.7
29Camera41.9
71.3Battery66.6
60Features86.7
2 spec wins — realme C85 5G7 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 44.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and features (+27). 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 67

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Screen size6.8 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15701208x2644
Pixel density254 ppi429 ppi+69%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%
Screen-to-body87.4 %93.2 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+8%6,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Weight215 g189 g+12%
Thickness8.4 mm7.4 mm+12%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP68/IP69K

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15HiOS 16 (Android 16)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Specrealme C85 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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