Poco C85 vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 26/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 43
Design 56
Value for money 100
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C85 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 62 points higher (88/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 Redmi K100 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm 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 2560 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 9000 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, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 810 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $100
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85 MediaTek Helio G85
26/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +91.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Poco C85 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85
$100
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (90/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (89/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 62 points (88/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.