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Xiaomi Poco C81 vs Xiaomi Poco C85x

What Poco C81 does better (0) and where Poco C85x wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi Poco C81
Xiaomi · 2026Poco C81
5.2Score
0 advantages≈ $110
vs
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Xiaomi · 2026Poco C85x
6.2Score
6 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
6.3Display6.4
3.4Camera3.8
6.9Battery6.9
3.8Features4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

Poco C81Poco C85x
79.5 × 171.68.279.5 × 171.68.2
Poco C81Poco C85xDifference
Height171.6 mm171.6 mm=
Width79.5 mm79.5 mm=
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm=
Weight208 g210 g−2 g

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

Why is Poco C81 better than Poco C85x?

Poco C81 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Poco C85x better than Poco C81?

  1. Main camera13 MP vs 32 MP2.5×
  2. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. 5GNo · Poco C81: Yes
  4. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+22%
  5. Process12 nm vs 6 nm2×
  6. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5.4+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Poco C81Xiaomi Poco C81≈ $1105.2
Xiaomi Poco C85xXiaomi Poco C85x≈ $1106.2
Design
Weight208 g210 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height171.6 mm171.6 mm
Width79.5 mm79.5 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protectionIP52IP52
Water resistance (IPx)IPx2IPx2
ColoursSky Blue, Elite Black, Sunset GoldBlack, Green, Gold
Display
Screen size6.9″6.9″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density254 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits810 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.3%84.3%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Unisoc T8300
Chip makerUnisocUnisoc
Process12 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score326,769—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,462—
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP32 MP
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity6,300 mAh6,300 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging15 W15 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 3HyperOS 3
Major OS updates promised4—
To compare: 0up to 4 models
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