Realme C85 vs Realme C85 Pro

Verdict

The Realme C85 scores higher in 2 of 6 sections (connectivity & features and performance), while the Realme C85 Pro leads in display; they are even on camera, battery and design & durability.

The biggest difference is display: 55 vs 86 points.

Choose the Realme C85 for connectivity & features and performance; choose the Realme C85 Pro for display.

C85 leads in 4 fields
C85 Pro leads in 6 fields
26 ties

36 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	C85	C85 Pro
Overall
Performance	43	37
Camera	10	10
Battery	71	71
Display	55	86
Design & durability	90	91
Connectivity & features	49	28

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: C85: 30/100(Better); C85 Pro: 23/100
Chipset: C85: Dimensity 6300; C85 Pro: Snapdragon 685
RAM (max): C85: 8 GB; C85 Pro: 8 GB
Storage (max): C85: 256 GB; C85 Pro: 256 GB
Process node: C85: 6 nm; C85 Pro: 6 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: C85: 50 MP; C85 Pro: 50 MP
Main sensor size: C85: 1/2.96″; C85 Pro: Unknown
Optical stabilization (OIS): C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Ultra-wide camera: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Telephoto camera: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Periscope lens: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Optical zoom: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Video recording: C85: 1080p; C85 Pro: 1080p
Front camera: C85: 8 MP; C85 Pro: 8 MP
Front camera 4K video: C85: No; C85 Pro: No

Battery

Battery capacity: C85: 7000 mAh; C85 Pro: 7000 mAh
Wired charging: C85: 45 W; C85 Pro: 45 W
Wireless charging: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Reverse charging: C85: Yes; C85 Pro: Yes
Reverse charging type: C85: Wired; C85 Pro: Wired

Display

Screen size: C85: 6.8″; C85 Pro: 6.8″
Panel type: C85: LCD; C85 Pro: OLED(Better)
Refresh rate: C85: 144 Hz(Better); C85 Pro: 120 Hz
Pixel density: C85: 254 ppi; C85 Pro: 380 ppi(Better)
Peak brightness: C85: 1200 nits; C85 Pro: 4000 nits(Better)
Resolution: C85: 720x1570; C85 Pro: 1080x2344

Design & durability

Weight: C85: 215 g; C85 Pro: 205 g(Better)
Thickness: C85: 8.4 mm; C85 Pro: 8.1 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: C85: IP68 + IP69; C85 Pro: IP68 + IP69

Connectivity & features

5G: C85: Yes(Better); C85 Pro: No
Wi-Fi: C85: Wi-Fi 5; C85 Pro: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: C85: 5.3(Better); C85 Pro: 5.0
USB speed: C85: USB 2.0; C85 Pro: USB 2.0
USB port: C85: USB-C 2.0; C85 Pro: USB-C 2.0
DisplayPort output: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
NFC: C85: Yes; C85 Pro: Yes
eSIM: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Ultra-wideband (UWB): C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Satellite connectivity: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Stereo speakers: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
3.5 mm headphone jack: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Fingerprint reader: C85: Side-mounted; C85 Pro: Under display(Better)
3D face unlock: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
Infrared blaster: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
FM radio: C85: No; C85 Pro: No
microSD slot: C85: Yes; C85 Pro: Yes
Card slot: C85: microSD (shared SIM slot); C85 Pro: microSD (shared SIM slot)

General

Operating system: C85: Android 15; C85 Pro: Android 15
Year: C85: 2025; C85 Pro: 2025

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	C85	C85 Pro
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA	–
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE
Launch
Announced	2025, November 02	2025, November 02
Status	Available. Released 2025, November 13	Available. Released 2025, November 13
Body
Dimensions	166.1 x 77.9 x 8.4 mm (6.54 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)	164.4 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight	215 g (7.58 oz)	205 g (7.23 oz)
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions RGB notification (on the back)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions RGB notification (on the back)
Display
Type	IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1200 nits (HBM)	AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 4000 nits (peak)
Size	6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio)	6.8 inches, 113.4 cm2 (~88.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1570 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)	1080 x 2344 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~380 ppi density)
Platform
OS	Android 15, Realme UI 6.0	Android 15, Realme UI 6.0
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)	Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Adreno 610
Memory
Card slot	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Main Camera
Single	50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.96", PDAF	50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30/120fps	1080p@30/120fps
Selfie camera
Single	8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Features	Panorama	Panorama
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No
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	5.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
Type	Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh	Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh
Charging	45W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging	45W wired Reverse wired Bypass charging
Misc
Colors	Green, Purple	Parrot Purple, Peacock Green
Models	RMX5253	RMX5555