PhoneLifespan

Agni 3 vs Poco C85

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco C85

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco C85 is supported until Sep 2028 at $4.15 per month of safe use, while the Agni 3 runs out in Oct 2028 ($8.83/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Agni 3 72 · 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.

Lava Agni 3 $245
Buy with care$8.83/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Xiaomi Poco C85 $110
Buy with care$4.15/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Agni 3 70Poco C85 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Agni 3 58Poco C85 39

The Agni 3's MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Agni 3 79Poco C85 55

The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Agni 3 80Poco C85 100

6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco C85 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Agni 3 33Poco C85 32

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Agni 3 72Poco C85 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecAgni 3Poco C85
Price (street)$245$110
Display6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back6.9-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 810 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm)MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra
RAM8GB6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Charging66W wired33W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth50MP main
Dimensions163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight212 g205 g
Water resistanceIP64IP64
Supported untilOct 2028Sep 2028
Agni 3 full verdict →Poco C85 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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