POCO C85 5G – Budget Beast Unveiled!

POCO C85 5G : The budget smartphone market in India has just become even more exciting with the arrival of the new Poco C85 5G. The company has launched this phone with a focus on strong battery life, smooth performance, and stylish design

Poco C85 5G Launch Date in India

Poco has officially launched its new budget 5G smartphone, Poco C85 5G, in India in December 2025. The phone is now available for purchase and has already gained attention due to its 6000mAh massive battery, 50MP camera, and Dimensity 6300 processor.

Poco C85 5G Price in India

The expected Poco C85 5G price in India starts around:

👉 ₹11,999 – ₹12,999 (base variant)
(Actual pricing may vary as per launch offers on Flipkart.)

As always, Poco has targeted aggressive pricing to compete with Realme and Samsung in the budget segment. The device will be available on POCO C85 5G Flipkart with discount bank offers.

Design – Poco C85 5G Flaunt Look

The Poco C85 5G comes with a stylish dual-finish rear panel and a premium camera module.
The company claims it is designed to flaunt, and indeed, the Mystic Purple and Black variants look attractive.

✔ Polycarbonate body
✔ Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
✔ IP64 splash resistance
✔ 3.5mm headphone jack
✔ Hybrid SIM slot

Even though it’s a budget device, the phone feels modern and appealing.

Display – Big Screen with Smooth Experience

The Poco C85 5G features a 6.9-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate.
This ensures smooth animations and easy scrolling.

• Resolution: 720p HD+
• Refresh Rate: 120Hz
• Brightness: 810 nits peak
• Widevine L1 support (HD streaming)

YouTube playback, however, is limited to 720p only.

Poco C85 5G Specifications

The phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, which is powerful enough for daily tasks, social media, and light gaming.

• Antutu Score: 570,000+
• RAM: 6GB LPDDR4X
• Storage: 128GB UFS 2.2
• Expandable memory via Hybrid SIM
• BGMI playable at 60fps (Smooth + Extreme)
• CPU stability: Very good
• No Gyroscope support

This is not a heavy gaming phone, but for a budget 5G device, the performance is impressive.

Camera Performance

The Poco C85 5G comes with:

• Rear Camera: 50MP main + depth sensor
• Front Camera: 8MP

Video Recording:

• 1080p at 30fps (front and back)

Photo quality is decent in outdoor lighting, portrait shots are good, and indoor images are acceptable.
Night mode does not show major improvement, but that’s expected in this price range.

Battery & Charging

One of the biggest highlights is the 6000mAh battery, which easily lasts 2 days on normal usage.

• Battery: 6000mAh
• Charging: 33W Fast Charging
• USB Type-C

This is perfect for students, travelers, and heavy social media users.

Software & Features

The phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0, based on Android 15.

• Many pre-installed apps (bloatware)
• Can be uninstalled easily
• Smooth UI
• Call recording without announcement
• Circle-to-Search feature
• Google Gemini integration

Connectivity:
✔ Dual 5G
✔ Wi-Fi 5
✔ Bluetooth 5.4
✘ No IR Blaster
✘ No NFC

Specifications Table – Poco C85 5G

Poco C85 5G vs Realme C85 5G

Realme C85 5G is expected to offer similar specs, but Poco is giving:

✔ Bigger battery
✔ 120Hz display
✔ Better pricing
✔ HyperOS advantages

For users with tight budget, Poco C85 India model clearly gives more value.