Poco C85 4G vs Redmi A3X
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; estimated prices are $92 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 32/100 vs 13/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco C85 4G is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 195,539); the Poco C85 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't.
Poco C85 4G
Redmi A3X
- 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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $92
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi A3X, the Poco C85 4G scores 19 points higher (32/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $92 | $80 |
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 4G and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 4G leads Redmi A3X by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $12. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $12.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 4G notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Poco C85 4G (60/100 vs 43/100).
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 A3X?
The Poco C85 4G is noticeably better than the Redmi A3X — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi A3X — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 4G leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.