Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Poco C85 4G
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Poco C85 4G
Wired charging speed (33W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Poco C85 4G
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
Redmi 12 5G
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
Poco C85 4G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Poco C85 4G | Redmi 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.79" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| — | 550 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 205g | 199g | |
| 8mm | 8.2mm | |
| Glass front, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass) | |
| — | IP53 | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Poco C85 4G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Highest resolution main camera.