Poco C85 4G vs Redmi 17C
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C85 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Redmi 17C
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco C85 4G scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). 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 17C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
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 17C are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C85 4G edges out the Redmi 17C by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C85 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi 17C?
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 10/100).