Poco C85 4G vs Redmi A3
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 38/100 vs 21/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C85 4G is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 195,539).
Poco C85 4G
Redmi A3
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi A3, the Poco C85 4G scores 17 points higher (38/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Redmi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 4G and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 4G leads Redmi A3 by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 and the Poco C85 4G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 4G is noticeably better than the Redmi A3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi A3 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 4G leads on performance (30/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.