Poco C85 4G vs Redmi Note 13R

The Poco C85 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 4G leads — 32/100 vs 29/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 4G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030).

The Poco C85 4G edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85 4G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 48
Design 43
Value for money 100
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C85 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 4G vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Poco C85 4G scores 3 points higher (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C85 4G: The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 4G Redmi Note 13R
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 810 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.0 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 205 g
Price $92
Camera comparison
Poco C85 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85 4G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85 4G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85 4G
$92
Redmi Note 13R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 13R (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 4G or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco C85 4G edges out the Redmi Note 13R by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 4G and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco C85 4G has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Poco C85 4G over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Poco C85 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.