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; estimated prices are $100 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 26/100 vs 13/100 (a 13-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 (346,495 vs 195,539).
Poco C85
Redmi A3X
- 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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $100
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi A3X, the Poco C85 scores 13 points higher (26/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | |
| Price | $100 | $80 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 leads Redmi A3X by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $20. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $20.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
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 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi A3X — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.