Poco C85 4G vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 38/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (95/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 4G | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 4G and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco C85 4G by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G (95/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 4G by 55 points (93/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.