POCO C85 5G vs Redmi Note 12 (4G)
21.8Performance26.2
44.1Display46.9
29Camera30.1
57.3Battery47.8
36Features28
5 spec wins — POCO C85 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO C85 5G scores 36.2 against 35.6 for Redmi Note 12 (4G). Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO C85 5G edges ahead in battery and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO C85 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
- 54% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 726 vs 470
- 31% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 1,960 vs 1,500
- 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 (4G)
- Stronger performance score: 26 vs 22
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 48% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 810 nits
- 13% lower weight: 184 g vs 211 g
Display
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 395 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits | 1,200 nits+48% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 685 |
| AnTuTu | — | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 726+54%Bottom 13% | 470Bottom 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,960+31%Bottom 15% | 1,500Bottom 8% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 184 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |