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Infinix Hot 40 vs Xiaomi Poco C85

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Infinix Hot 40 and the Xiaomi Poco C85 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Infinix Hot 40 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 40,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Infinix Hot 40 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C85 costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Infinix Hot 40 if…

you care most about performance.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C85 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Infinix Hot 40 Xiaomi Poco C85
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 40,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date December 5, 2023 October 2025
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 8.3 mm 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight 196 g Better 205 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust Protected & Splash Resistant) Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 in Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better 1600 × 720 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz 500 nits (Typical) IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPU 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with XOS 13.5 Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256 GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide), f/1.6, PDAF 2 MP (Macro) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP main + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 32 MP (Wide) Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh, Non-removable Non-removable Li-Ion, 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging: Supported 33 W wired fast-charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Dual-Band Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Gyroscope (Virtual) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity sensor, virtual proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Infinix Hot 40 or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Infinix Hot 40 and Xiaomi Poco C85 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Infinix Hot 40 and Xiaomi Poco C85 in Pakistan?

Infinix Hot 40 is listed at PKR 40,999 and Xiaomi Poco C85 at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C85 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Infinix Hot 40 or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Xiaomi Poco C85 leads on battery. Infinix Hot 40 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C85 a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Infinix Hot 40 or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Infinix Hot 40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Hot 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco C85 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.