Blackview A85
#2347
Xiaomi Redmi 12
#1847Category Breakdown
Blackview A85
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Performance
75.579.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.078.9
Battery
30.233.7
Build
79.489.0
Connectivity
65.665.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.854.3
Summary
- The Blackview A85 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 12 has a larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the A85 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the Redmi 12 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G88, which generally provides superior processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a dual-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, but the Redmi 12 includes an additional 2 MP macro lens for more versatility.
- The A85 has a 4480 mAh battery compared to the Redmi 12's 5000 mAh, giving the latter a slight edge in battery life.
- Both devices run Android, with the A85 on Android 12 and the Redmi 12 on Android 13, which is upgradable to Android 14, indicating a more current software experience for the Xiaomi device.
- Build quality differs as well, with the A85 featuring an aluminum frame and glass back, while the Redmi 12 has a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A85
Xiaomi Redmi 12
General
Release Date
2022, November 22
2023, June 15
Announced
2022, November 22
2023, June 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~272 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4480 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4480 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.1 x 8.7 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
193 g
198.5 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Black, Blue, Sky
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
Yes
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Yes, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Doke OS 3.0
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass