Poco C85 vs Redmi A7
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $100 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C85 leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A7 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Poco C85
Redmi A7
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $100
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi A7, the Poco C85 scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Redmi A7 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 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 | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $99 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $1. Redmi A7 was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A7?
The Poco C85 edges out the Redmi A7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi A7?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi A7 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi A7?
The Poco C85 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi A7?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use.