Poco C85 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $100 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 26/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 346,495); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 43
Design 56
Value for money 100
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Poco C85 better?
  • Cheaper: $100 vs $300

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 35 points higher (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (80/100 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).

Poco C85: The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 346495 2728128
Geekbench Single 420 2680
Geekbench Multi 1364 8358
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 9000 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 IP68
Dimensions 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g
Price $100 $300
Camera comparison
Poco C85
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85 MediaTek Helio G85
26/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 +87.3%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco C85 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85
$100
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $200. Poco C85 is cheaper by $200.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (80/100 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.