Moto G Power (2026) vs Poco C85

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco C85

The Poco C85 wins this one, taking battery decisively. Against the Moto G Power (2026) it's also the sounder buy at $4.15 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 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 (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Xiaomi Poco C85 $110

Buy with care$4.15/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Poco C85 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Poco C85 39

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Poco C85 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Poco C85 100

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Poco C85 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Poco C85 32

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 4 months longer than the Poco C85.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Poco C85 72

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

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Poco C85
Price (street)	$250	$110
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	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	5,200 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight	208 g	205 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP64
Supported until	Jan 2029	Sep 2028

Moto G Power (2026) full verdict →Poco C85 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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