Poco C85 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $100 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 346,495); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 195g vs 204g
- Cheaper: $100 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $100 | $250 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco C85 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $150. Poco C85 is cheaper by $150.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C85 (72/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C85 is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85 by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.