Poco C61 vs Redmi A5
The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C61 leads — 27/100 vs 25/100 (a 2-point difference).
Poco C61
Redmi A5
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Redmi A5, the Poco C61 scores 2 points higher (27/100 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 C61 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco C61 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C61 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | — | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C61 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Poco C61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C61 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco C61 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco C61 edges out the Redmi A5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Redmi A5?
The Poco C61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.