13+ 5G vs Poco C85
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 13+ 5G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 13+ 5G 70 · 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 13+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy is simply the faster chip.
The 13+ 5G has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,000mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco C85 lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 13+ 5G | Poco C85 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $215 | $110 |
| Display | 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+ | 6.9-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 810 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm | 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP64 |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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