Skip to content
InnoReviews

POCO C85 5G vs Redmi Note 13 5G

X
36.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi Note 13 5G
39.5Inno Score
21.8Performance24.1
44.1Display45.5
29Camera35.6
57.3Battery47.8
36Features65.3
3 spec wins — POCO C85 5G10 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi Note 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.5 to 36.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+7). 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 battery score: 57 vs 48
  • 20% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 13 5G

  • Stronger camera score: 36 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
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 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 6080
AnTuTu—390,000
Geekbench 6 (single)726Bottom 13%750+3%Bottom 18%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,960+1%Bottom 15%1,950Bottom 14%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP16 MP+100%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Capacity6,000 mAh+20%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Weight211 g175 g+17%
Thickness8 mm7.6 mm+5%
IP ratingIP64IP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 5G versus Redmi Note 13 5G
SpecPOCO C85 5GRedmi Note 13 5G
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

Related comparisons

POCO C85 5Gvs HONOR X6eVSPOCO C85 5Gvs Motorola Moto G (2025)VSPOCO C85 5Gvs OPPO A60VSPOCO C85 5Gvs Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G)VSRedmi Note 13 5Gvs HONOR X7dVSRedmi Note 13 5Gvs Realme 16x 5GVSRedmi Note 13 5Gvs REDMI 15C 5GVSRedmi Note 13 5Gvs Lava Play Ultra 5GVS

Try another matchup