POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than POCO C81x. In terms of display resolution, POCO C81x has better resolution of 1640 x 720 than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than POCO C81x
| Name | POCO C81x | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10448 | Rs. 16499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 23, 2026. The cost of POCO C81x is Rs. 10448. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16499.
POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to POCO C81x's 6.88 inch screen. POCO C81x has LCD Screen type where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. POCO C81x has display density of 262 PPI & POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, POCO C81x has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.8%. POCO C81x has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to POCO C81x's lower 3 GB RAM. POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than POCO C81x (64 GB).
POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines POCO C81x'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 run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | POCO C81x | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0O3FIN, C81x | 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 | 77.8 x 171.79 x 8.26 mm | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Ice Blue | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 650 HBM Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM |
| Features | 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 | 3 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | 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 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| 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, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse, Audio Shutter, Palm Shutter | 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 v15 | 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 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |