Poco C85x vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. 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 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 639,225); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 12
Battery 46
Design 37
Value for money 55
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Poco C85x better?

  • Overall rating 26/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 639225
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2073
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C85x 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 "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (93/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C85x: The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C85x Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Unisoc T8300 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 639225 2809170
Geekbench Single 880 1553
Geekbench Multi 2073 6403
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 32 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 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 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 204 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
  • Main: 32MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco C85x
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C85x and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C85x Unisoc T8300
26/100
639225 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +77.2%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco C85x by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C85x
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (32/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco C85x (72/100 vs 46/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.