Poco has launched its new budget smartphone, the Poco C85 5G, in India. The device now competes directly with the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G and the Motorola G45 5G. All three smartphones offer 5G support, competitive processors, and strong battery performance. Each offers distinct advantages under Rs15,000. Your priority will determine the best choice. Let’s compare their key specifications.
Here is a detailed comparison of their features and specifications.
The Poco C85 starts at Rs11,999 for 4GB/128GB. Its 6GB/128GB variant costs Rs12,999. The Samsung M17 is priced slightly higher. Its 4GB/128GB model is Rs12,499. The Motorola G45 offers 8GB/128GB for Rs11,999.
The Poco C85 has a large 6.9-inch HD+ screen. It offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung M17 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display. This provides superior color and sharpness. The Motorola G45 uses a 6.5-inch HD+ panel with 120Hz.
Poco uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. Samsung employs its own Exynos 1330 processor. Motorola opts for the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. Each processor handles daily tasks capably. The choice depends on brand preference.
The battery on the Poco C85 is 6000mAh which supports reverse charging, as well as fast charging at speeds of 33W (Watt). The Samsung M17’s battery is 5000mAh and is capable of charging up to 25W and the battery for the Motorola G45 is also at 5000mAh and the phone supports slower 20W fast charging.
While the Poco C85 (running HyperOS 2.2) is based on Android 15, the Samsung’s UI 7 runs on Android 15 while the Motorola G45 is currently still on Android 14. And, as long as you consider long-term support, it is worth noting that Samsung’s provide better support for upgrades.
Each phone has a primary camera that is 50MP but the Samsung M17 has an optical image stabilization along with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The Motorola G45 has a higher resolution on the front camera (16MP) while the Poco C85 has a lower (8MP). Therefore, among the three, Samsung offers the best versatility.
All three phones are able to connect to 5G networks. While the Poco and the Motorola come with a headphone jack, the Samsung M17 also has a feature for making touch-free payments via its NFC capability. All three phones have USB type-C charging ports. Therefore, make sure to check the specifications of the products you wish to purchase.
Go with the Poco C85 for the larger battery/charge, select the Samsung M17 if you are interested in display quality, or choose the Motorola G45 due to higher RAM capability. Your personal usage pattern is the final decider. All three offer good value for money.
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