Poco C85 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 36/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $730
- Overall rating 36/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (95/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | $730 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco C85 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $630. Poco C85 was $630 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (95/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 58 points (94/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.