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POCO C85 5G vs Redmi 12

WINNER
X
36.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi 12

Xiaomi

Redmi 12

$149

31.7Inno Score
21.8Performance21.1
44.1Display45.1
29Camera29
57.3Battery38.8
36Features28
8 spec wins — POCO C85 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 12

InnoReviews verdict

POCO C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 36.2 to 31.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and features (+8). Redmi 12 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
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
  • 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 12

  • 56% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.79 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x16002460x1080
Pixel density254 ppi396 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits—
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek 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 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
Weight211 g199 g+6%
Thickness8 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 12
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 12
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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