POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 14490 | Rs. 51999 |
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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. 14490. The launch Date of the second phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 51999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.9 inch screen. POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Poco's phone has only 254 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 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 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | MZB0LICIN | RMX5131 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 09, 2025 | January 06, 2026 |
| 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 | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit |
| Features | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz Supported 2×2 MIMO Supported | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 Pro |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| 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, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 722 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |