realme C85 5G vs Redmi Note 12 Turbo
28.9Performance44
50.2Display45.5
29Camera44.1
71.3Battery58.4
60Features60
4 spec wins — realme C85 5G7 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 44.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and camera (+15). realme 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 realme C85 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 58
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 29
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 395 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+20% | 1,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,263,761 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,430Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,150Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP+100% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
Design
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g | 181 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme C85 5G | Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |