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realme C85 5G vs Redmi A3

WINNER
realme C85 5G
44.8Inno Score
VS
Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
28.9Performance20
50.2Display35.2
29Camera20
71.3Battery38.8
60Features20
9 spec wins — realme C85 5G4 spec wins — Redmi A3

InnoReviews verdict

realme C85 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.8 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and battery (+33). Redmi A3 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 35
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 20

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

  • 10% lower weight: 193 g vs 215 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
Screen size6.8 ″+1%6.71 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15701650x720
Pixel density254 ppi268 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)8 GB+167%3 GB
Storage options128/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
Main camera50 MP+525%8 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+350%10 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
Weight215 g193 g+10%
Thickness8.4 mm8.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C85 5G versus Redmi A3
Specrealme C85 5GRedmi A3
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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