Poco C85 vs Redmi 5A
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 17/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 195g).
Poco C85
Redmi 5A
- Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 420 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1364 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Better portability (79/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi 5A, the Poco C85 scores 19 points higher (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (49/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Redmi 5A — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (49/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco C85 (79/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 leads Redmi 5A by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi 5A was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (29/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (49/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A notably outperforms the Poco C85 (79/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Redmi 5A — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 5A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C85 leads on performance (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use.