Both Poco M8 and POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 | POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 14218 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14218.
POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Poco M8's 6.77 inch screen. Poco M8 has IPS LCD Screen type where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Poco M8 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 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.8%. Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as POCO C85 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 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 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Poco M8 | 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 | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 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 | |
| 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 |