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POCO C85 5G vs Redmi 17

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36.2Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi 17

Xiaomi

Redmi 17
40.2Inno Score
21.8Performance20
44.1Display40.9
29Camera29
57.3Battery71.3
36Features60
5 spec wins — POCO C85 5G5 spec wins — Redmi 17

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi 17 wins this phone face-off, 40.2 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and battery (+14). POCO C85 5G 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 display score: 44 vs 41
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
  • 25% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
Screen size6.9 ″6.9 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1600
Pixel density254 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits825 nits+2%
Screen-to-body89.9 %+4%86.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra
Geekbench 6 (single)726Bottom 13%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960Bottom 15%—
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
Capacity6,000 mAh7,500 mAh+25%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
Weight211 g+9%232 g
Thickness8 mm+9%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi 17
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi 17
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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