Poco C51 vs Redmi A5

The Poco C51 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C51 leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference).

The Poco C51 edges out the Redmi A5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C51
Performance 11
Display 39
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
What makes Poco C51 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 196g

  • Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C51 vs the Redmi A5, the Poco C51 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C51 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco C51 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Poco C51: The Poco C51 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C51 Redmi A5
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 195539 195539
Geekbench Single 189 189
Geekbench Multi 781 781
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB
Storage 64GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), MIUI
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC no
Dimensions 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g 196 g
Launch price $90
Camera comparison
Poco C51
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C51
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco C51
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C51 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C51 MediaTek Helio G36
26/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C51
Price unknown
Redmi A5
$90
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco C51 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco C51 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C51 or the Redmi A5?

The Poco C51 edges out the Redmi A5 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C51 and the Redmi A5?

The Poco C51 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.

Should you choose the Poco C51 over the Redmi A5?

The Poco C51 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.