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Tecno Pova Slim vs Xiaomi Poco C85

What Pova Slim does better (13) and where Poco C85 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova Slim
Tecno · 2025Pova Slim
7.9Score
13 advantages≈ $210
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Xiaomi Poco C85
Xiaomi · 2025Poco C85
6.7Score
4 advantages≈ $200
9.8Display6.4
5.0Performance4.5
5.3Camera4.6
7.8Battery7.8
6.2Features5.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pova SlimPoco C85
75.9 × 164.2681.1 × 173.28
Pova SlimPoco C85Difference
Height164.2 mm173.2 mm−9 mm
Width75.9 mm81.1 mm−5.2 mm
Thickness6 mm8 mm−2 mm
Weight156 g211 g−55 g

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

Why is Pova Slim better than Poco C85?

  1. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 810 nits5.6×
  2. OLED panelYes · Poco C85: No
  3. Wired charging45 W vs 33 W+36%
  4. Pixel density440 ppi vs 254 ppi+73%
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,988 vs 1,575+26%
  6. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  7. Weight156 g vs 211 g+35%
  8. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  9. Resolution (width)1,224 px vs 720 px+70%
  10. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+4%
  11. Selfie camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  12. Thickness6 mm vs 8 mm+33%

Why is Poco C85 better than Pova Slim?

  1. Battery capacity5,160 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+16%
  2. Memory card slotNo · Pova Slim: Yes
  3. Dual SIMNo · Pova Slim: Yes
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pova Slim: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Pova SlimTecno Pova Slim≈ $2107.9
Xiaomi Poco C85Xiaomi Poco C85≈ $2006.7
Design
Weight156 g211 g
Thickness6 mm8 mm
Height164.2 mm173.2 mm
Width75.9 mm81.1 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP64IP64
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7i—
ColoursSky Blue, Slim White, Cool BlackMystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelAMOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,224 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,720 px1,600 px
Pixel density440 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits810 nits
Measured brightness1,578 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio89.1%81.8%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6400Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score613,165602,813
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,9881,575
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 aperture—f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.76"
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,160 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging45 W33 W
Charged in 30 min53%54%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
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
InterfaceHIOS 15HyperOS 2
Major OS updates promised—2
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