Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21749 | Rs. 11999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 21749. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11999.
Display comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.9 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 393 PPI & POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.8%. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | MZB0LICIN |
| 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 | January 08, 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 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 | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 81.8% |
| 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 | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | 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 | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| 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 | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 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 | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, 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 | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 10W |