Side-by-side technical data
Realme C85 vs Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G
Comparison between Realme C85 and Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.5 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Realme C85, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Xiaomi Redmi 17C 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 630,000
- against 308,681
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- against 8.4 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 308,681 | 630,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Purple, Blue | Black, Purple, Brown |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 171.6 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % Best value | 84.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP54, MIL-STD-810H, IP69K Best value | IP64 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | D | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 45 | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.1 mm |
Battery
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging | Fast Charging, USB Power Delivery, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
Display
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits Best value | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Color LED Notifications | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | C85 | Redmi 17C 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5253 | — |
