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POCO C85x vs Redmi A7 Pro

₹503 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

POCO C85x From ₹13,496
Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro From ₹13,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The C85x starts ₹503 lower: ₹13,496 against ₹13,999 for the Redmi A7 Pro.

Which to buy

On paper there is very little between these two, so let price, design and the brand you trust decide.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Overall 5.7 out of 10 Average 5.8 out of 10 Average (better)
Performance 5.2 out of 10 (better) 4.8 out of 10
Display 6.4 out of 10 6.7 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 4.5 out of 10 4.5 out of 10
Front camera 4.4 out of 10 4.4 out of 10
Battery 6.9 out of 10 6.9 out of 10
Build 4.5 out of 10 5.8 out of 10 (better)
Software 7.6 out of 10 7.6 out of 10

Display

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Size 6.9 inches 6.9 inches
Panel LCD Not listed
Resolution 1600 x 720 (HD+) 1600 x 720
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 800 nits 800 nits

Performance

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Chipset Unisoc T8300 Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 Not listed
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
Software HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates HyperOS 3, Android 16 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Rear cameras 32MP main 13MP AI dual camera
Front camera 8MP 8MP

Battery

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Battery 6,300 mAh 6,300 mAh
Wired charging 15W 15W

Build and connectivity

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Network 5G, 4G LTE 4G LTE
SIM Dual Nano SIM Dual SIM + microSD
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
NFC No Not listed
Dust and water No rating IP52
Weight 210 g 208 g (better)
Thickness 8.15 mm 8.15 mm
Colours Elite Black, Emerald Green, Sunset Gold Sunset Orange, Black

Availability

SpecC85xRedmi A7 Pro
Launch in India 5 Mar 2026 17 Apr 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

C85x
  • 4GB + 64GB₹13,496
Redmi A7 Pro
  • 4GB + 64GB₹13,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

C85x vs Redmi A7 Pro, answered

In India, the POCO C85x starts at ₹13,496 and the Redmi A7 Pro starts at ₹13,999.

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Which is cheaper, the C85x or the Redmi A7 Pro?

The C85x, by ₹503. Starting prices: ₹13,496 for the C85x, ₹13,999 for the Redmi A7 Pro.

Which has the bigger battery, the C85x or the Redmi A7 Pro?

Neither: both have 6,300 mAh. Both charge at 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The C85x has a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz, the Redmi A7 Pro a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 32MP main on the C85x and 13MP AI dual camera on the Redmi A7 Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The C85x runs the Unisoc T8300, the Redmi A7 Pro the Unisoc T7250.

Which gets more software updates?

Neither: both are promised 4 OS updates.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 210 g and 208 g.

Do both support 5G?

No. Only the C85x works on 5G networks; the Redmi A7 Pro is a 4G phone.