POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G
Quick Comparison
POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has better resolution of 2396 x 1080 than POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.99 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 19885 | Rs. 27999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 19885. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has larger screen size of 6.99 inches in comparison to POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.9 inch screen. POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 375 PPI & Poco's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.2% than Poco's phone ~ 81.8%. POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | POCO C85 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0LICIN | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 09, 2025 | August 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | REDMI Turbo 5 Smartphone ×1, Power Adapter ×1, USB Type-C Data Cable ×1, Protective Phone Case ×1, Screen Protector ×1 (pre-applied at factory)SIM Eject Tool ×1, User Manual ×1 (includes warranty information) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 81.1 x 173.2 x 8 mm | 79.14 x 169.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 225 g |
| Colors | Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black | Starlight Purple, Dark Night, Arctic Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.99 inches, 1080 x 2396 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 375 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.8% | ~ 88.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | 1800nits Peak Brightness |
| Display Dimming | 960Hz PWM | |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut | |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, TrueColour Display, TÜV Eye Protection, HydroTouch 2.0, Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 2160Hz, HydroTouch 2.0 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8*/28/40/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | No | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 635,291 (Total) (v11) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 68,537 Sequential Read: 1071.6 MB/s; Sequential Write: 823.8 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,305 (Multi Core) (v6) 954 (Single Core) 445 (OpenCL) | |
| 3DMark Score | 189 (Wild Life Extreme) (1.11 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer Electronic Compass IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Cooling System | 10416mm² cooling area | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Intelligent AI, AI Sky | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Battery Health 4.0, Navigation-based Charging, Low-Battery Emergency Charging, DFX Safe-Charging detection, Zero-battery Instant Start | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF |
| Camera Sensor | Photo Mode, Ultra HD, Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Auto Night Mode, Google Lens, HDR, Watermark, Timer, Palm Shutter, Voice Shutter | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Film Filters, Portrait, Document Mode,Voice Shutter, Exposure Feedback, Timer Countdown, Dynamic Photo, Pro Mode, Slow Motion, Panorama, Time-lapse, High Resolution |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A78@2.3 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@1.95 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery | 8000 mAh, Hyper Si/C Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging |