Poco C85 vs Redmi 15a
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $100 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15a leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi 15a is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 348,562); the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi 15a
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $130
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi 15a, the Redmi 15a scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi 15a — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Poco C85 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi 15a leads Poco C85 by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Poco C85 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Poco C85 (47/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a edges out the Poco C85 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 15a?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a leads on performance (47/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi 15a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi 15a (47/100 vs 29/100).