Poco C85 vs Redmi A3
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 195,539); the Redmi A3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Redmi A3
- Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 420 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1364 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi A3, the Poco C85 scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 leads (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A3 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A3 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 leads Redmi A3 by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi A3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (29/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A3 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A3 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A3 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 leads on performance (29/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi A3?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.