Lava Blaze Duo 5G vs POCO C85
₹534 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C85 starts ₹534 lower: ₹16,465 against ₹16,999 for the Blaze Duo 5G.
- The Blaze Duo 5G has the faster chip: the Dimensity 7025 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The C85 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The Blaze Duo 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- The C85 is promised more software updates: 2 OS updates, against 1 OS update for the Blaze Duo 5G.
- The Blaze Duo 5G is the lighter phone: 186 g against 211 g.
Get the Blaze Duo 5G for the faster chip, the sharper screen and the lighter build. Get the C85 for the bigger battery, longer software support and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹16,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 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.
Blaze Duo 5G vs C85, answered
In India, the Lava Blaze Duo 5G starts at ₹16,999 and the POCO C85 starts at ₹16,465.
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Which is cheaper, the Blaze Duo 5G or the C85?
The C85, by ₹534. Starting prices: ₹16,465 for the C85, ₹16,999 for the Blaze Duo 5G. The Blaze Duo 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹17,999. The C85 comes in 3 versions, up to ₹21,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Blaze Duo 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 Blaze Duo 5G has a 6.67-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz, the C85 a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 64MP main on the Blaze Duo 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 Blaze Duo 5G runs the Dimensity 7025, the C85 the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7025 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The C85. It is promised 2 OS updates; the Blaze Duo 5G, 1 OS update.
Which is lighter?
The Blaze Duo 5G, at 186 g to 211 g.
