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Realme C85 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 8 Nov 2025.

The short answer

The Realme C85 Pro and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance.

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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 Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Realme C85 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.

Buy the Realme C85 Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C85 Pro Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 74,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date Expected December 2025 (Pakistan) September 2026
Dimensions 164.4 x 78 x 8.1 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 205 g Better 223 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2344 pixels (~380 ppi density) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits HBM (4000 nits peak) AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not officially specified (likely scratch-resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core (4x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 610 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, f/1.8, PDAF) - HDR, Panorama, Video 1080p@30/120fps 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 8 MP (f/2.0) - HDR, Video 1080p@30fps 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording Not listed 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000 mAh, non-removable, 45W wired fast charging, reverse charging Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes (market dependent) Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG supported 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, Realme C85 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme C85 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Realme C85 Pro and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Realme C85 Pro is listed at PKR 74,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme C85 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Realme C85 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme C85 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Realme C85 Pro carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C85 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C85 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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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.