Realme C83 vs Xiaomi Poco C85x

Verdict

The Realme C83 scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (design & durability, performance and display), while the Xiaomi Poco C85x leads in camera; they are even on battery and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is design & durability: 49 vs 33 points.

Choose the Realme C83 for design & durability and performance; choose the Xiaomi Poco C85x for camera.

C83 leads in 6 fields
Poco C85x leads in 7 fields
23 ties

36 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	C83	Poco C85x
Overall
Performance	36	32
Camera	6	9
Battery	56	55
Display	52	48
Design & durability	49	33
Connectivity & features	44	44

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: C83: 30/100; Poco C85x: 30/100
Chipset: C83: Dimensity 6300; Poco C85x: Unisoc T8300
RAM (max): C83: 6 GB(Better); Poco C85x: 4 GB
Storage (max): C83: 128 GB; Poco C85x: 128 GB
Process node: C83: 6 nm; Poco C85x: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: C83: 13 MP; Poco C85x: 32 MP(Better)
Optical stabilization (OIS): C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Ultra-wide camera: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Telephoto camera: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Periscope lens: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Optical zoom: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Video recording: C83: 1080p; Poco C85x: 1080p
Front camera: C83: 5 MP; Poco C85x: 8 MP(Better)
Front camera 4K video: C83: No; Poco C85x: No

Battery

Battery capacity: C83: 7000 mAh(Better); Poco C85x: 6300 mAh
Wired charging: C83: 15 W; Poco C85x: 15 W
Wireless charging: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Reverse charging: C83: Yes; Poco C85x: Yes
Reverse charging type: C83: Wired; Poco C85x: Wired

Display

Screen size: C83: 6.8″; Poco C85x: 6.9″
Panel type: C83: LCD; Poco C85x: LCD
Refresh rate: C83: 144 Hz(Better); Poco C85x: 120 Hz
Pixel density: C83: 254 ppi; Poco C85x: 254 ppi
Peak brightness: C83: 900 nits(Better); Poco C85x: 810 nits
Resolution: C83: 720x1570; Poco C85x: 720x1600

Design & durability

Weight: C83: 212 g; Poco C85x: 210 g(Better)
Thickness: C83: 8.4 mm; Poco C85x: 8.2 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: C83: IP5x (splash resistant)(Better); Poco C85x: None
Back material: C83: Plastic; Poco C85x: Unknown
Frame material: C83: Plastic; Poco C85x: Unknown

Connectivity & features

5G: C83: Yes; Poco C85x: Yes
Wi-Fi: C83: Wi-Fi 5; Poco C85x: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: C83: 5.3; Poco C85x: 5.4(Better)
USB speed: C83: USB 2.0; Poco C85x: USB 2.0
USB port: C83: USB-C 2.0; Poco C85x: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
NFC: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
eSIM: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Satellite connectivity: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Stereo speakers: C83: Yes(Better); Poco C85x: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: C83: Yes; Poco C85x: Yes
Fingerprint reader: C83: None; Poco C85x: Side-mounted(Better)
3D face unlock: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
Infrared blaster: C83: No; Poco C85x: No
FM radio: C83: No; Poco C85x: Yes(Better)
microSD slot: C83: Yes; Poco C85x: Yes
Card slot: C83: microSD (shared SIM slot); Poco C85x: microSD

General

Operating system: C83: Android 16; Poco C85x: Android 16
Launch price: C83: About 130 EUR; Poco C85x: About 100 EUR
Year: C83: 2026; Poco C85x: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	C83	Poco C85x
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41
5G bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, March 06	2026, March 10
Status	Available. Released 2026, March 07	Available. Released 2026, March 14
Body
Dimensions	166.3 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm (6.55 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)	171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Weight	212 g (7.48 oz)	210 g (7.41 oz)
Build	Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back	–
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dust and splash resistant
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 144Hz, 900 nits (peak)	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits (HBM)
Size	6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)	6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Platform
OS	Android 16, Realme UI 7.0	Android 16, HyperOS 3
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM eMMC 5.1	64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2
Main Camera
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	–
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Dual	–	32 MP, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens
Selfie camera
Single	5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	–	HDR
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio	Yes
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.4, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	No	No
Radio	No	FM radio, recording
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Virtual proximity sensing
Battery
Type	Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh	6300 mAh
Charging	15W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging	15W wired 7.5W reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Blooming Purple, Sprouting Green	Black, Green, Gold
Price	About 130 EUR	About 100 EUR