Note 50s 5G vs Poco C85
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco C85 (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50s 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate).
Value Score: Note 50s 5G 69 · Poco C85 72 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Note 50s 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,000mAh vs 5,500mAh — the Poco C85 lasts longer between charges.
The Poco C85 is supported until Sep 2028 — 4 months longer than the Note 50s 5G.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50s 5G | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $180 | $110 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.9-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 810 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra |
| RAM | 6GB/8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 2MP depth | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.5 × 7.6 mm | 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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