Poco C85 vs Redmi A5
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $100 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 25/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C85 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C85 is faster in AnTuTu (348,562 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi A5
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
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $100
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi A5, the Poco C85 scores 11 points higher (36/100 vs 25/100). 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). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi A5 — 42/100; 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 A5 (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 A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (66/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C85 leads Redmi A5 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
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 Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (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 A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (66/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco C85 is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
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 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco C85 leads on performance (29/100 vs 11/100).
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 camera — better on the Poco C85 (30/100 vs 10/100).