Compare
Poco C85 vs Redmi 15 5G
₹2,900 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi 15 5G starts ₹2,900 lower: ₹13,999 against ₹16,899 for the C85.
- The C85 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,160 mAh.
- The Redmi 15 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (2460 x 1080 against HD+).
- The C85 is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP53.
Which to buy
Get the C85 for the bigger battery and better water protection. Get the Redmi 15 5G for the lower price and the sharper screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecC85Redmi 15 5G
Size
6.88 inches
6.88 inches
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS LCD display
Resolution
1640 x 720 (HD+)
2460 x 1080 (better)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
600 nits
Protection
Not listed
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
SpecC85Redmi 15 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
CPU
Not listed
8-core
GPU
Not listed
Adreno
RAM
4GB
6GB, 8GB
Storage
128GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
HyperOS, Android 14 · 2 OS updates
HyperOS 2 · 2 OS updates
Camera
SpecC85Redmi 15 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main + auxiliary lens
50MP main + 2MP depth
Front camera
13MP
8MP
Video
1080p at 30fps
1080p at 30fps
Battery
SpecC85Redmi 15 5G
Battery
6,000 mAh (better)
5,160 mAh
Wired charging
33W
33W
Build and connectivity
SpecC85Redmi 15 5G
Network
4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual Nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
No
No
Dust and water
IP64 (better)
IP53
Weight
207 g (better)
212 g
Thickness
8.2 mm
8.2 mm
Colours
Mystic Purple, Power Black, Spring Green
Frosted White, Midnight Black, Sandy Purple
Availability
SpecC85Redmi 15 5G
Launch in India
9 Dec 2024
14 Aug 2025
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
C85
- 4GB + 128GB₹16,899
Redmi 15 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹13,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹15,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
