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Redmi A5 4G vs POCO C85

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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Redmi A5 4G

Redmi A5 4G

  • 193 g.
  • 6.88-inch screen for your workspace.
  • Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
  • 5,200 mAh battery capacity.
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POCO C85

POCO C85

  • 205 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
KSh 24,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Redmi A5 4G if you want a lighter build (193 g). Choose the POCO C85 if you want a bigger 6,000 mAh battery, faster 33 W charging and a 50 MP main camera.

Weight

Redmi A5 4G
193 g
POCO C85
205 g

Display

Redmi A5 4G
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
POCO C85
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi A5 4G
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) processor
POCO C85
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi A5 4G
5,200 mAh battery capacity
POCO C85
6,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi A5 4G
15 W rated wired charging power
POCO C85
33 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi A5 4G

  • Lighter: 193 g (vs 205 g).

POCO C85

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 mAh (vs 5,200 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 15 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 32 MP).
  • Brighter display: up to 810 nits (vs 450).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.2).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

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PriorityRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Display6.88-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 260 ppi6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi
Camera32 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceUnisoc T7250 processorMediatek Helio G81 Ultra processor
StorageUp to 128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery6,000 mAh battery
Charging15 W wired charging33 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
BrandRedmiPOCO
ModelRedmi A5 4GC85 4G
Announced2025, March 212025, September 01
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 21Available. Released 2025, September 01
Model numbers25028PC03G, 25028RN03A, 25028RN03I, 25028RN03Y25078PC3EE

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Dimensions171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)171.6 x 79.5 x 8 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.31 in)
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)205 g (7.23 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Display6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 660 nits (typ), 810 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Display features120Hz, 450 nits (typ)IPS LCD, 120Hz, 660 nits (typ), 810 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.88 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Brightness450 nits (typ)—
Pixel density260 ppi—
Screen-to-body ratio84.1% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
ProcessorUnisoc T7250 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G52 MC2
Software supportup to 2 major OS updates—
Process node12 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
RAM3GB, 4GB, 6GB6GB, 8GB
Storage64GB, 128GB128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Rear camera32 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera featuresHDRHDR
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Battery5200 mAh6000 mAh
Charging15W wired33W wired, PD, 50% in 31 min 10W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Operating systemAndroid 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 15, HyperOS 2

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
NFCNoYes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
ColorsOcean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight BlackPurple, Black, Green
Additional features—Virtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi A5 4GPOCO C85
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery45:26h endurance, 1000 cycles77:49h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fallClass A (270 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both run Android 15.

In summary

Choose POCO C85 for a larger battery and faster wired charging; Redmi A5 offers a lighter build.

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