Poco C85x vs Redmi K90
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 26/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 639,225); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Poco C85x
Redmi K90
- Overall rating 26/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco C85x by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C85x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (53/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (71/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 42 points (68/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Redmi K90?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Redmi K90?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.