Poco C85 vs Redmi A5
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $100 and $90. Both devices score the same overall rating of 36/100. Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi A5
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco C85 and the Redmi A5 received the same MobileRank rating — 36/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 Redmi A5 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A5 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A5?
Both devices scored 36/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi A5 (32/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 43/100).