Poco C85 vs Redmi 14C
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 31/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14C is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 346,495); the Redmi 14C has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Redmi 14C
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1364
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi 14C, the Poco C85 scores 5 points higher (36/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Redmi 14C — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 14C and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi 14C are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi 14C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi 14C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 14C leads Poco C85 by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Poco C85 was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 14C and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 14C (30/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi 14C are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 edges out the Redmi 14C by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 14C — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi 14C?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 14C is a better fit for everyday use.