Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco C85 4G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Poco C85 4G
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco C85 4G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2608 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 810 |
| PPI | 416 | 254 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 92.3 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 2 |
| OS Version | 16 | 15 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 33 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum alloy frame | Glass front, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 218.4 | 205 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 28 | 2025, September 01 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March | Available. Released 2025, September 01 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Poco C85 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco C85 4G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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