POCO C85 5G vs Redmi 10
21.8Performance20
44.1Display46
29Camera29
57.3Battery38.8
36Features44
9 spec wins — POCO C85 5G4 spec wins — Redmi 10
InnoReviews verdict
POCO C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 36.2 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+2). Redmi 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO C85 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 39
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 71% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 726 vs 425
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,960 vs 1,360
Reasons to pick the Redmi 10
- Stronger features score: 44 vs 36
- 59% higher Pixel density: 405 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 14% lower weight: 181 g vs 211 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+6% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 405 ppi+59% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| AnTuTu | — | 275,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 726+71%Bottom 13% | 425Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,960+44%Bottom 15% | 1,360Bottom 5% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 181 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+10% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS) | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |