Poco C85x 5G vs Realme P4 Lite 4G
Poco C85x 5G wins 2 of 5. Buy Poco C85x 5G if you want more speed for games and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedPoco C85x 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Unisoc T8300, speed score 2 out of 10, against 1.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PricePoco C85x 5G. Costs 9% less.
Overall, Poco C85x 5G wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco C85x 5G | Realme P4 Lite 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹14,999 | ₹16,499 |
| Launched | 10 March 2026 | 20 February 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Realme UI (Android 15) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Battery | 6300mAh battery lasts a long day; 15W charging is slow but the charger is in the box. | 6300mAh battery is big for the price; 15W charging takes a while. |
| Camera | A 32MP main camera that is okay in good light only. | A basic 13MP camera, fine for daylight and documents. |
| Speed | Unisoc T8300 copes with daily apps; games run at low settings. | The Unisoc T7250 chip is slow; good for basics only. |
| Catch | Slow charging, a low-resolution screen, and the price has risen from ₹10,999 to ₹13,999. | No 5G and a weak chip, and the price has climbed from ₹9,999 to ₹13,999. |
| Updates | 2 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco C85x 5G | Realme P4 Lite 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits peak | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 563 nits, Panda Glass |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 (6nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; dedicated microSDXC slot) | 4GB RAM, 64GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired (charger in box), 7.5W reverse wired | 15W wired, 6W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 32 MP main (AF) + auxiliary lens; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0, 1/4.0") | 13 MP main (f/2.2, PDAF) + secondary sensor; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP52 | IP54, MIL-STD-810H, 1.8m drop resistance claim |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 210g | 7.94mm thick, 201g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | Realme UI (Android 15) at launch, Realme UI (Android 15) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | No, 4G only |
| NFC | No | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) | 4G LTE only (no 5G) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; 180Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Gold, Green | Beach Gold, Obsidian Black, Sea Blue |
Where to buy
- Poco C85x 5G₹14,999
- Realme P4 Lite 4G₹16,499
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco C85x 5G or Realme P4 Lite 4G?
- Poco C85x 5G wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Poco C85x 5G if you want more speed for games and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco C85x 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Poco C85x 5G costs ₹14,999, Realme P4 Lite 4G costs ₹16,499.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco C85x 5G: 2 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Realme P4 Lite 4G: 2 years, now on Realme UI (Android 15).