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Motorola G96 vs Xiaomi Poco C85

What G96 does better (18) and where Poco C85 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Motorola G96
Motorola · 2025G96
8.2Score
18 advantages≈ $190
Higher score
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Xiaomi Poco C85
Xiaomi · 2025Poco C85
6.7Score
9 advantages≈ $200
9.2Display6.4
5.9Performance4.5
8.3Camera4.6
7.3Battery7.8
5.6Features5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

G96Poco C85
73.3 × 161.97.981.1 × 173.28
G96Poco C85Difference
Height161.9 mm173.2 mm−11.3 mm
Width73.3 mm81.1 mm−7.8 mm
Thickness7.9 mm8 mm−0.1 mm
Weight178 g211 g−33 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is G96 better than Poco C85?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,887 vs 1,575+83%
  2. AnTuTu score794,638 vs 602,813+32%
  3. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  4. OLED panelYes · Poco C85: No
  5. Optical stabilisationYes · Poco C85: No
  6. Stereo speakersYes · Poco C85: No
  7. Peak brightness1,600 nits vs 810 nits+98%
  8. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  9. Pixel density395 ppi vs 254 ppi+56%
  10. Selfie camera32 MP vs 8 MP4×
  11. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  12. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Poco C85: No

Why is Poco C85 better than G96?

  1. NFCNo · G96: Yes
  2. Major OS updates promised1 vs 22×
  3. Battery capacity5,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+9%
  4. Wired charging30 W vs 33 W+10%
  5. Memory card slotNo · G96: Yes
  6. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · G96: Yes
  7. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.9″+3%
  8. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
  9. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Motorola G96Motorola G96≈ $1908.2
Xiaomi Poco C85Xiaomi Poco C85≈ $2006.7
Design
Weight178 g211 g
Thickness7.9 mm8 mm
Height161.9 mm173.2 mm
Width73.3 mm81.1 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackSilicone polymerPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP64
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5—
ColoursPantone (Greener Pastures, Cattleya Orchid, Dresden Blue, Ashleigh Blue)Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
PanelP-OLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px1,600 px
Pixel density395 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,600 nits810 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.5%81.8%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process4 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 710Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score794,638602,813
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,8871,575
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/2.76"
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate30 fps—
Selfie camera32 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,500 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging30 W33 W
Charged in 30 min—54%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHello UIHyperOS 2
Major OS updates promised12
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