Moto G Power 5G (2025) vs Poco C85

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Moto G Power 5G (2025) runs out in Mar 2028 ($12.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59 · 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.

Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2025) $250

Buy with care$12.13/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Xiaomi Poco C85 $110

Buy with care$4.15/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 70Poco C85 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 42Poco C85 39

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 67Poco C85 55

The Moto G Power 5G (2025) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 80Poco C85 100

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

Software longevity

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 25Poco C85 32

The Poco C85 is supported until Sep 2028 — 6 months longer than the Moto G Power 5G (2025).

Value

Moto G Power 5G (2025) 59Poco C85 72

Overall value goes to the Poco C85 at $4.15 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power 5G (2025)	Poco C85
Price (street)	$250	$110
Display	6.8-inch LCD, 2388 x 1080 (FHD+), 120Hz	6.9-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 810 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra
RAM	8GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	167.2 × 76.0 × 8.3 mm	171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight	208 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP64
Supported until	Mar 2028	Sep 2028

Moto G Power 5G (2025) full verdict →Poco C85 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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