Both POCO C81 and Poco C85 5G comes with same RAM. Poco C85 5G has more internal memory than POCO C81
| Name | POCO C81 | Poco C85 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 12920 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 23, 2026. The cost of POCO C81 is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of Poco C85 5G is Rs. 12920.
POCO C81 has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco C85 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Both have same 254 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, POCO C81 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.3% than Poco C85 5G's ~ 81.8%. POCO C81 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco C85 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Poco C85 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than POCO C81 (64 GB).
Poco C85 5G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses POCO C81's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | POCO C81 | Poco C85 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0NKWIN, C81 | MZB0LICIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 23, 2026 | December 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Sunset Gold | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.3% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 800 nits (HBM) | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM |
| Features | Adaptive 120-240Hz Touch Sample Rate, TÜV Certfied Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TÜV Certfied Circadian Friendly, TÜV Certfied Flicker Free | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor(Virtual) Ambient Light Sensor (Virtual) Accelerometer, E Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | Photo Mode, Ultra HD, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Auto Night Mode, Google Lens, HDR, Watermark, Timer, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Potriat, Document, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Google Lens, Time Lapse, Audio Shutter, Palm Shutter, QR Code Scanner | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | G57 850MHz | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6300 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |