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POCO C85 vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
POCO C85

Xiaomi

POCO C85
34.8Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
21.8Performance20
38.4Display38.8
29Camera20.5
57.3Battery40.3
33.3Features20
10 spec wins — POCO C851 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

POCO C85 wins this phone face-off, 34.8 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and features (+13). Redmi 17C (China) 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

  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 57 vs 40
  • Stronger features score: 33 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.9 ″6.88 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1640
Pixel density254 ppi260 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness810 nits+35%600 nits
Screen-to-body—84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 UltraMediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Geekbench 6 (single)408Bottom 3%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,364Bottom 5%—
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
Capacity6,000 mAh+16%5,160 mAh
Wired charging33 W+83%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
Weight205 g206 g
Thickness8 mm+3%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO C85 versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecPOCO C85Redmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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