POCO C85 5G vs Redmi 14C
21.8Performance21.8
44.1Display43.9
29Camera30.1
57.3Battery40.3
36Features33.3
9 spec wins — POCO C85 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 14C
InnoReviews verdict
POCO C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 36.2 to 32.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and features (+3). Redmi 14C 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 40
- 94% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,960 vs 1,011
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 77% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 726 vs 410
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 810 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi 14C
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.88 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 260 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits+35% | 600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | 89.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 726+77%Bottom 13% | 410Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,960+94%Bottom 15% | 1,011Bottom 1% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 97 %Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+16% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+83% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS) | Android 14 (HyperOS 1) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi 14C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |