Lava Storm 5G vs POCO C85x
₹3 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C85x starts ₹3 lower: ₹13,496 against ₹13,499 for the Storm 5G.
- The C85x has the bigger battery: 6,300 mAh against 5,000 mAh. The Storm 5G charges faster, though: 33W against 15W.
- The Storm 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- Only the Storm 5G has an ultrawide camera.
- The C85x is the slimmer phone: 8.15 mm against 8.96 mm.
Get the Storm 5G for faster charging, the sharper screen and the ultrawide camera. Get the C85x for the bigger battery and the slimmer body.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹13,499
- 4GB + 64GB₹13,496
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Storm 5G vs C85x, answered
In India, the Lava Storm 5G starts at ₹13,499 and the POCO C85x starts at ₹13,496.
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Which is cheaper, the Storm 5G or the C85x?
The C85x, by ₹3. Starting prices: ₹13,496 for the C85x, ₹13,499 for the Storm 5G.
Which has the bigger battery, the Storm 5G or the C85x?
The C85x, with 6,300 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Storm 5G is quicker: 33W to 15W. 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 Storm 5G has a 6.78-inch IPS LCD at 120Hz, the C85x a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Storm 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main on the Storm 5G and 32MP main on the C85x. 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 Storm 5G runs the Dimensity 6080, the C85x the Unisoc T8300.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 214 g and 210 g.
