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POCO C85 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo

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36.2Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi Note 12 Turbo
48.8Inno Score
21.8Performance44
44.1Display45.5
29Camera44.1
57.3Battery58.4
36Features60
3 spec wins — POCO C85 5G13 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+22). 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

  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 44 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
  • 112% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 1,960
  • 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16002400x1080
Pixel density254 ppi395 ppi+56%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits1,000 nits+23%
Screen-to-body89.9 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,263,761
Geekbench 6 (single)726Bottom 13%1,430+97%Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960Bottom 15%4,150+112%Top 46%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Weight211 g181 g+14%
Thickness8 mm7.9 mm+1%
IP ratingIP64IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 12 Turbo
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 12 Turbo
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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