Poco C85x 5G vs Vivo T5e
Poco C85x 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy Poco C85x 5G if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Vivo T5e if you want to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraPoco C85x 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 2 out of 10, against 1.
- BatteryPoco C85x 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 6300 mAh battery.
- SpeedPoco C85x 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Unisoc T8300, speed score 2 out of 10, against 1.
- UpdatesIt's a tie
- PriceVivo T5e. Costs 7% less.
Overall, Poco C85x 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Poco C85x 5G | Vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹14,999 | ₹13,999 |
| Launched | 10 March 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Software now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Battery | 6300mAh battery lasts a long day; 15W charging is slow but the charger is in the box. | 5500mAh battery lasts a day of light use; 15W charging is slow. |
| Camera | A 32MP main camera that is okay in good light only. | Only an 8MP rear camera, so photos are basic. |
| Speed | Unisoc T8300 copes with daily apps; games run at low settings. | Weak Unisoc T7225 chip and slow eMMC storage; apps open slowly. |
| Catch | Slow charging, a low-resolution screen, and the price has risen from ₹10,999 to ₹13,999. | No 5G, an 8MP camera and slow storage at ₹13,999 is poor value next to similar-priced 5G phones. |
| Updates | 2 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Poco C85x 5G | Vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits peak | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits peak |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 (6nm) | Unisoc T7225 (12nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 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 (eMMC 5.1; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired (charger in box), 7.5W reverse wired | 15W wired, reverse wired charging |
| Cameras | 32 MP main (AF) + auxiliary lens; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0, 1/4.0") | 8 MP main (f/2.0) with LED flash; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP52 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 210g | 8.2mm thick, 199g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) 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, FM radio |
| 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 |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Gold, Green | Shadow Grey, Aero Blue |
Where to buy
- Poco C85x 5G₹14,999
- Vivo T5e₹13,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Poco C85x 5G or Vivo T5e?
- Poco C85x 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Poco C85x 5G if you want better photos, longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Vivo T5e if you want to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Poco C85x 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco C85x 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- 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, Vivo T5e costs ₹13,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Poco C85x 5G: 2 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16). Vivo T5e: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).