Realme C85 vs Poco M8
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", LCD, 144Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/20MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7000mAh, 45W | 5520mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green | Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | November 28, 2025 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Availability | November 28, 2025 | January 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹15,499 | ₹18,999 |
Display
Winner:Poco M8
| Type | LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.77 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1570 pixels | 2392 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 256 ppi | 387 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Poco M8
| Weight | 215 grams | 178 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | SGS 5-Star Drop Resistance | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos certified) |
Processor
Winner:Realme C85
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Poco M8
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Cinematic Mode, Dual View, HDR, HIGH-RES, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Continuous Shooting, Face Detection, HDR, Slow Motion, Touch Focus | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo, Cinematic mode | EIS | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Camera, AI Display, AI Edit Genie, AI Editor, AI Effective, AI Netpilot, AI Network, AI Smart Loop, Circle to Search, Google Gemini | AI Erase, AI Reflection Remover, Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme C85
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 20 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual--view Video, Face unlock, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | HDR Photos, Screen flash | ||
| Video | 1080p@30 fps, 720@30fps, Time Lapse | 1080@30fps, 720@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme C85
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme C85
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | A-GNSS, A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
