Poco C85 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $100 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 346,495); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't; the Poco C85 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Poco C85
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $100 | $561 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco C85 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $461. Poco C85 is cheaper by $461.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (82/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.