HMD Crest Max 5G vs POCO C85
₹34 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C85 starts ₹34 lower: ₹16,465 against ₹16,499 for the Crest Max 5G.
- The C85 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The Crest Max 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- Only the Crest Max 5G has an ultrawide camera.
- The C85 is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
- The C85 is the slimmer phone: 7.9 mm against 8.4 mm.
Get the Crest Max 5G for the sharper screen and the ultrawide camera. Get the C85 for the bigger battery, better water protection and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹16,499
- 4GB + 128GB₹16,465
- 6GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹21,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Crest Max 5G vs C85, answered
In India, the HMD Crest Max 5G starts at ₹16,499 and the POCO C85 starts at ₹16,465.
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Which is cheaper, the Crest Max 5G or the C85?
The C85, by ₹34. Starting prices: ₹16,465 for the C85, ₹16,499 for the Crest Max 5G. The C85 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹21,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Crest Max 5G or the C85?
The C85, with 6,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Both charge at 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Crest Max 5G has a 6.67-inch OLED, the C85 a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Crest Max 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 64MP main on the Crest Max 5G and 50MP main on the C85. 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?
The Crest Max 5G runs the Unisoc T760, the C85 the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Which is better protected against water?
The C85, rated IP64 to the Crest Max 5G's IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 205 g and 211 g.
