Poco C85 vs Redmi A3X
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $100 and $80. 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 main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi A3X
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 348562 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $100
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi A3X, 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 10/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi A3X — 38/100; 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 Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (29/100 vs 11/100). 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 A3X (30/100 vs 10/100). 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 A3X are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 leads Redmi A3X by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi A3X was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (29/100 vs 11/100).
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 A3X (30/100 vs 10/100).
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 A3X are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3X — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 leads on performance (29/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi A3X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco C85 (30/100 vs 10/100).