Poco C85 4G vs Redmi 14C
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Redmi 14C
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 14C better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi 14C, the Poco C85 4G scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi 14C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Redmi 14C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (30/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi 14C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 4G edges out the Redmi 14C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi 14C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi 14C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco C85 4G (30/100 vs 13/100).