Xiaomi Poco C85x vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C85x
6category wins
Xiaomi Redmi A3
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Better display
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Best value for money
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1650 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 810 | 500 |
| PPI | 254 | 268 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 82.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc T8300 | Helio G36 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | — |
| OS Version | 16 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco C85x +366%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco C85x +165%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco C85x +230%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 880 | 189 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,073 | 781 |
| AnTuTu | 639,225 | 193,858 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | — | 0.08 MP |
| Wide | 32 MP, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6300 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 171.6 | 168.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Other | Dust and splash resistant | — |
| Weight (g) | 210 | 193 |
| Width (mm) | 79.5 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, March 10 | 2024, February 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 14 | Available. Released 2024, February 23 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio, recording | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C85x | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C85x and Xiaomi Redmi A3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Xiaomi Poco C85x packs a 6300 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco C85x posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco C85x reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 32 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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