Poco C85 vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $100 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi A7 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 348,562); the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $110
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi A7 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi A7 Pro 5G, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 68/100; 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 A7 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G 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 Redmi A7 Pro 5G and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A7 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 171.5×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7 Pro 5G
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi A7 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads Poco C85 by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Poco C85 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Poco C85 (47/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G 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 Redmi A7 Pro 5G and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G edges out the Poco C85 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A7 Pro 5G — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
The Redmi A7 Pro 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi A7 Pro 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi A7 Pro 5G (47/100 vs 29/100).