Category Breakdown
Camera
Poco C85x
Main sensor resolution (32 MP)
WinsBattery
Poco C85x
Battery capacity (6,300 mAh)
WinsCharging
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Wired charging speed
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Poco C85x
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Poco C81x
Total weight (193g)
WinsValue
Poco C85x
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco C81x | Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.88" | 6.9" | |
| 720 × 1,640 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 650 nits | 810 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Virtual proximity sensing, accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Unisoc T7250 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| 3 GB | 4 GB | |
| 64 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,200 mAh | 6,300 mAh | |
| 15W | 15W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 193g | 210g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.2mm | |
| Plastic body | Plastic body | |
| No certified water resistance | No certified water resistance | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco C81x
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Highest resolution main camera.