Poco M8 has better RAM than Poco C85 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Poco C85 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco C85 5G | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 18999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of Poco C85 5G is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 18999.
Poco C85 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco M8's 6.77 inch screen. Poco C85 5G has IPS Screen type where as Poco M8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Poco M8 has display density of 393 PPI & Poco C85 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Poco C85 5G's ~ 81.8%. Poco C85 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Poco M8's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco C85 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco C85 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Poco C85 5G | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0LICIN | M8 |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | December 09, 2025 | January 08, 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 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 | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 89.06% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (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 | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 18W |