Poco C85 vs Redmi K90
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $100 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 348,562); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Redmi K90
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $401
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco C85 by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $301. Poco C85 was $301 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (91/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (72/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi K90?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.