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realme C85 5G vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
realme C85 5G
44.8Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
28.9Performance20
50.2Display20
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery38.8
60Features28
9 spec wins — realme C85 5G3 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+32). Redmi 9C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme C85 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
Screen size6.8 ″+4%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15701600x720
Pixel density254 ppi269 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+140%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)8 GB+167%3 GB
Storage options128/256GB32GB / 64GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+350%10 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
Weight215 g196 g+9%
Thickness8.4 mm+7%9 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CMicro-USB
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi 9C
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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