Samsung Galaxy A07 5G vs realme C85 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy A07 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹20,999 against ₹21,999 for the realme C85 5G.
- The realme C85 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh.
- The realme C85 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (1,200 nits against 800).
- The Galaxy A07 5G is the lighter phone: 199 g against 215 g.
- The realme C85 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP54. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the Galaxy A07 5G for the lower price and the lighter build. Get the realme C85 5G for the bigger battery, the better screen and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹20,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹23,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹21,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy A07 5G vs realme C85 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy A07 5G starts at ₹20,999 and the realme C85 5G starts at ₹21,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A07 5G or the realme C85 5G?
The Galaxy A07 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹20,999 for the Galaxy A07 5G, ₹21,999 for the realme C85 5G. The Galaxy A07 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹23,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A07 5G or the realme C85 5G?
The realme C85 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme C85 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (1,200 to 800 nits). The Galaxy A07 5G has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD at 120Hz, the realme C85 5G a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Galaxy A07 5G and 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme C85 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
Both use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, so expect much the same speed.
Which is better protected against water?
The realme C85 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Galaxy A07 5G's IP54. Only the realme C85 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy A07 5G, at 199 g to 215 g.
