POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19499 | Rs. 14999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 19499. The launch Date of the second phone is April 24, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14999.
Display comparison
POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. iQOO's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Poco's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.4% than Poco's phone ~ 81.8%. POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | iQOO Z9x (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0LICIN | Z9x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 09, 2025 | April 24, 2024 |
| In The Box | 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 | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm | 76 x 165.7 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | Tornado Green, Storm Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 86.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | |
| Features | 1000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Low Blue Light Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77(3300-3800MHz)/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Ambient light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Fingerprint, Gyroscope sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| 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 | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Live photo, Documents | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video, Live Photo |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 44W Flash Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 21 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 71 hours | |