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C81x vs A5

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POCO

C81x

₹11,999

Redmi

A5

₹8,999
1 spec win

Quick verdict

  • A5 leads on camera.
  • A5 is the cheaper option at ₹8,999.

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Winners by area

Camera A5

Specifications side by side

Spec
C81x
A5
Display
Display size
6.88"
6.88"
Resolution
—
1650 x 720
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
600 nits
Brightness measured as
—
High brightness mode, HBM
Performance
Processor
—
Octa-Core Processor (up to 1.8GHz)
RAM
—
3 GB
Storage
—
64 GB
Memory options
3 GB RAM (storage not stated)
3 GB + 64 GB, 4 GB + 128 GB
Camera
Main camera
13 MP
32 MP (better)
Front camera
8 MP
8 MP
Battery
Battery
5,200 mAh
5,200 mAh
Charging speed
15 W
15 W
Software
Operating system
—
Android
Software
—
Android 15
OS updates promised
2
2
OS updates counted in
Upgrades
Upgrades
Security updates promised
4 years
4 years
Build
Weight
—
193 g
5G
—
No
Water resistance
IP52
IP52
SIM
—
Dual SIM + microSD, supports dual 4G
Colours
Crystal Black, Ice Blue
Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black

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Price and availability

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C81x

₹11,999

A5

₹8,999

Pros and cons

C81x

  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Water resistance limited to dripping water (IP52)

A5

  • Con: No 5G support
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Water resistance limited to dripping water (IP52)

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