Xiaomi Poco C85 4G VS Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G offer water resistance with an IP64 Ingress Protection rating, which means they are resistant to water splashes and dust. The Poco C85 weighs 205 g and has dimensions of 171.6 mm in height, 79.5 mm in width, and a thickness of 8 mm, giving it a compact feel with a volume of 109.1376 cm³. In comparison, the Redmi 15C is slightly heavier at 211 g and measures 173.2 mm in height, 81.1 mm in width, and 8.2 mm in thickness, resulting in a larger volume of 115.181464 cm³.

In terms of build, neither of these devices has a rugged design, and neither can be folded. Both phones share similar characteristics for water resistance, weight, and size, with the Redmi 15C being marginally larger and heavier.

Overall, the design specs of both devices are quite similar, with only minor differences in weight, size, and volume that make the Redmi 15C slightly bulkier than the Poco C85.

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G feature a 6.9″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px, offering a pixel density of 254 ppi and a 120Hz refresh rate. This ensures smooth visuals and good clarity on both devices. However, the Redmi 15C has an added feature: it includes branded damage-resistant glass, while the Poco C85 does not.

Neither device supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, or has an Always-On Display. Both models also lack a secondary screen. In terms of touch functionality, both are equipped with a touchscreen, providing a similar interactive experience.

Overall, the display specs of the Poco C85 and Redmi 15C are nearly identical, with the only key difference being the presence of branded damage-resistant glass on the Redmi 15C.

The Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G share the same internal storage capacity of 256GB, but differ in RAM. The Poco C85 has 8GB of RAM, while the Redmi 15C comes with only 4GB of RAM. The Poco C85 uses the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset with a Mali G52 MP2 GPU, and its CPU consists of 2 cores running at 2 GHz and 6 cores at 1.8 GHz. In comparison, the Redmi 15C features the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, and has a higher CPU speed, with 2 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 cores at 2 GHz.

The Geekbench 6 results show that the Redmi 15C outperforms the Poco C85 in both multi-core and single-core performance, with scores of 2012 and 782, respectively, compared to the Poco C85’s 1391 and 420. The Poco C85 has a RAM speed of 1800 MHz, while the Redmi 15C’s RAM speed is slightly faster at 2133 MHz. The Poco C85 has a 12 nm semiconductor size, whereas the Redmi 15C has a more efficient 6 nm semiconductor size, which generally suggests lower power consumption and heat generation.

In terms of maximum memory bandwidth, the Redmi 15C offers 17.07 GB/s, outperforming the Poco C85's 13.41 GB/s. The Poco C85 has an L2 cache of 0.3 MB and an L3 cache of 1 MB, while the Redmi 15C has a larger L2 cache of 1 MB and an L3 cache of 2 MB. The Poco C85 supports a maximum memory of 8GB, while the Redmi 15C supports up to 12GB, giving the Redmi 15C a potential advantage in terms of maximum system memory. Both phones support 64-bit architecture, DirectX 12, and integrated graphics, and they both use big.LITTLE technology with 8 CPU threads.

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G are equipped with a 50 MP main camera with a 1.8f wide aperture and an 8 MP front camera with a 2f wide aperture. Neither phone has a dual-lens or multi-lens setup on the main or front camera. Both phones feature a CMOS sensor for their main camera and support video recording at 1080 x 30 fps. Both models also offer similar camera functions, such as continuous autofocus during video recording, phase-detection autofocus for photos, slow-motion video recording, built-in HDR mode, manual exposure, flash, manual ISO, serial shot mode, manual focus, and touch autofocus.

Neither phone supports raw photo shooting, HDR10 recording, or Dolby Vision recording, and both lack a front-facing LED flash, RGB LED flash, and 3D photo/video recording capabilities. Both devices can create panoramas in-camera and support a timelapse function. In terms of advanced features, neither phone has laser autofocus or a front-facing camera under the display. The pixel size for both phones' main cameras is 0.64 µm, and both phones support manual white balance.

Overall, the camera specifications of the Poco C85 and Redmi 15C are identical, offering the same features and capabilities for both the main and front cameras.

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G run Android 15, offering a similar range of features. Both devices support clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options. They also include theme customization, app tracking blocking, on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and the ability to play games while downloading. Both models feature dark mode, battery health checks, an extra dim mode, dynamic theming, app offloading, customizable notifications, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen support, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), sharing intents, child lock, widgets, offline voice recognition, and voice commands. Both devices track the current position of the mobile device and support a multi-user system. Neither device has Wi-Fi password sharing, focus modes, or Quick Start functionality, and both lack Mail Privacy Protection, blocks cross-site tracking, and front-end support for using the device as a PC.

Both devices also lack direct OS updates, which means they may not receive the latest system updates immediately. Additionally, neither phone supports the use of a front-facing camera under the display.

In conclusion, the operating system features of both the Poco C85 and Redmi 15C are identical, providing a highly similar set of capabilities across both devices.

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G are equipped with a 6000 mAh battery, offering the same power capacity. Neither device supports wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, and both lack a removable battery. Both phones also feature a rechargeable battery, a battery level indicator, and support fast charging at 33W, ensuring a fast recharge time.

Since the battery specifications are identical across both devices, users can expect similar battery performance, charging capabilities, and overall longevity from both the Poco C85 and the Redmi 15C.

In summary, there are no differences in the battery specs between the Poco C85 and the Redmi 15C, with both devices offering the same battery features and performance characteristics.

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G come with a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect wired headphones or earphones. Neither device is equipped with stereo speakers, so audio will be mono through the built-in speakers. Additionally, both phones lack support for advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or LDAC.

Both devices are equipped with a radio, enabling users to listen to FM radio stations without the need for an internet connection. There are no significant differences in the audio features between the two models.

In summary, the audio specifications of the Poco C85 and Redmi 15C are identical, with both offering the same audio options, including a 3.5 mm audio jack, radio, and lack of stereo speakers or advanced Bluetooth audio codec support.

The Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G both support dual SIM cards and feature Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) connectivity. Both devices also include Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C with USB version 2, and an external memory slot. However, the main difference lies in their 5G support: the Poco C85 does not have 5G support, while the Redmi 15C does offer 5G connectivity. In terms of download speeds, the Redmi 15C also outpaces the Poco C85 with a maximum download speed of 3300 MBits/s, compared to the Poco C85's 300 MBits/s.

Both phones feature a fingerprint scanner, GPS, a compass, an accelerometer, and support for Galileo. Neither device includes emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or a stylus. Both phones support motion tracking, optical tracking, and have no built-in projector.

In conclusion, the main difference in connectivity and features between the Poco C85 and the Redmi 15C is the 5G support and the associated download speed, with the Redmi 15C offering a faster and more modern 5G connection. All other features are identical across both devices.

Both the Xiaomi Poco C85 4G and Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G are equipped with a video light, which can enhance photo and video quality in low-light conditions. Neither device features a sapphire glass display, curved display, or an e-paper display. The display characteristics and protective glass for both phones are identical.

In conclusion, the miscellaneous features of the Poco C85 and Redmi 15C are the same, with both offering a video light but lacking advanced display technologies like sapphire glass, curved displays, or e-paper displays.

There are no differences between the two devices in this category.