POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 15920 | Rs. 14499 |
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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. 15920. The launch Date of the second phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 14499.
Display comparison
POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.67 inch screen. POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 395 PPI & POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.8%. POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | POCO X5 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0LICIN | X5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 09, 2025 | February 06, 2023 |
| 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 | 76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 188 g |
| Colors | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED 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 | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 85% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | |
| Features | 700 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak）Brightness , 1 DCI-P3 ,Sunshine Screen, Eye Protection Mode | |
| 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 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 | n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78 | |
| 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) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Photo Mode, Ultra HD, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Auto Night Mode, Google Lens, HDR, Watermark, Timer, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Photo Mode, 48MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | MIUI 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| 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 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |