Poco C85 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $100 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 348,562); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $504
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco C85 by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $404. Poco C85 was $404 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C85 (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.