Poco has recently introduced the C85 5G in the Indian market, expanding its range with a focus on performance and long-lasting battery life while maintaining affordability. The Poco C85 5G will be offered in three color options—Mystic Purple, Spring Green, and Power Black. This device targets budget-conscious consumers seeking high-quality specifications at a competitive price.
The design of the Poco C85 5G features a sleek flat frame with a slim 8.05mm thickness and a distinctive square camera module. The back panel boasts a dual-tone matte finish, providing a premium aesthetic appeal, complemented by the inclusion of a headphone jack.
In terms of display, the C85 5G is equipped with a spacious 6.9-inch HD+ LCD screen offering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 810 nits. It also incorporates TUV certifications such as Low Blue Light, Flicker-Free, and Circadian to reduce eye strain during extended usage. Additionally, the device holds an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Powering the Poco C85 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, supporting up to 8GB of RAM with the option for 8GB of virtual RAM expansion, along with UFS 2.2 storage for enhanced performance. For extended battery life, Poco has integrated a 6,000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, supporting 33W wired fast charging and 10W wired reverse charging, promising over 106 hours of music playback.
On the camera front, the Poco C85 5G sports a 50-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, capable of recording videos up to 1080p. Software-wise, Poco guarantees two major Android upgrades and four years of security updates for the C85 5G, running on HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 out of the box.
The Poco C85 5G is priced starting at Rs 11,999 for the base 4GB/128GB variant, while the 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB models are priced at Rs 12,999 and Rs 14,499, respectively. Customers can avail bank offers worth Rs 1,000 on the purchase. The device will be available for sale on Flipkart starting December 16.