Poco C85 vs Redmi 7A

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 19/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 193,115); the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 195g).

The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 49
Portability 62
Value for money 56
Redmi 7A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 64
Value for money 22
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 420 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1364 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 195g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi 7A, the Poco C85 scores 17 points higher (36/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 leads (49/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Redmi 7A — 22/100; 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 7A (29/100 vs 12/100). 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 7A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (49/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 Redmi 7A
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 346495 193115
Geekbench Single 420 199
Geekbench Multi 1364 795
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 4000 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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 195 g 165 g
Launch price $100 $90
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85 and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85 MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
19/100 -79.4%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco C85 leads Redmi 7A by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85
$100
Redmi 7A
$90

Launch price difference: $10. Redmi 7A was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (29/100 vs 12/100).

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 7A (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (49/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7A — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 7A — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C85 leads on performance (29/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.