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; estimated prices are $92 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 32/100 vs 25/100 (a 7-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.
Poco C85 4G
Redmi 17C
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $92 vs $100
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi 17C, the Poco C85 4G scores 7 points higher (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 358383 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $92 | $100 |
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
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
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 4G and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Price difference: $8. Poco C85 4G is cheaper by $8.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C85 4G edges out the Redmi 17C 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 17C?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C85 4G leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.