POCO X5 5G has better RAM than Poco C85 5G. In terms of display resolution, POCO X5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Poco C85 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco C85 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 13889 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 06, 2023. The cost of POCO X5 5G is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of Poco C85 5G is Rs. 13889.
POCO X5 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Poco C85 5G's 6.9 inch screen. POCO X5 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Poco C85 5G has IPS Screen type. POCO X5 5G has display density of 395 PPI & Poco C85 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, POCO X5 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85% than Poco C85 5G's ~ 81.8%. POCO X5 5G has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Poco C85 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
POCO X5 5G'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.
Poco C85 5G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses POCO X5 5G's 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. POCO X5 5G 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's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | POCO X5 5G | Poco C85 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | X5 | MZB0LICIN |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 06, 2023 | 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.21 x 165.88 x 7.98 mm | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85% | ~ 81.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| 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 | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 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 | SA: N1/N3/N5/N8/N28/N40/N78, NSA: N1/N3/N40/N78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, 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 | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster |Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hi-Res Audio certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, 48MP Mode, Panorama, Timelapse, AI Watermark, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Document Mode, Pro Mode, Movie Frame, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 13 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |