POCO has lanched POCO C85 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in India, as it had promised. It packs a 6.9-inch HD+ screen with 120Hz refresh rate, triple TÜV Rheinland certifications, 8MP selfie camera inside the notch, and is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. It has up to 8GB of RAM with additional 8GB RAM expansion.
The phone runs Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and will get 2 years of software updates and 4 years of security updates. The phone packs a 50MP main camera along with a secondary camera.
There is a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and packs a 6000mAh battery with 33W fast charging that can charge the phone up to 50% in 28 minutes. There is also 10W reverse wired charging.
POCO C85 5G specifications
- 6.9-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ 20:9 aspect ratio display, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 660 nits (typ), 810 nits peak brightness (HBM), DC dimming, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) and Flicker Free certifications
- Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6nm processor (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB UFS2.2 internal storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
- Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.2
- Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD)
- 50MP rear primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, secondary camera
- 8MP front camera with f/2.0
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Dimensions: 171.56×79.49× 7.99mm; Weight: 211g
- Dust and water resistant (IP64)
- 5G SA/NSA (n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C Port
- 6000mAh (typical) battery with support for 33W charging, 10W reverse wired charging
Pricing and availability
The POCO C85 5G comes in Mystic Purple, Spring Green and Power Black colours and is priced at Rs. 11,999 for the 4GB + 128GB model, 6GB + 128GB model costs Rs. 12,999 and the top-end 8GB + 128GB model is priced at Rs. 14,499.
It will be available from Flipkart starting from December 16th.
Launch offers for the first day of sale
- Flat Rs. 1000 discount with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and SBI cards or Rs. 1000 off on exchange
- 3 months no cost EMI
Commenting on the launch, Ankit Singh, GTM Head, POCO India said:
We’re thrilled to unveil the new POCO C85 5G, a device that embodies power, performance, and innovation, pushing boundaries in the budget smartphone segment. Delivering the segment’s best battery experience with 6000mAh battery, 33W Fast Charging and 10W Wired Reverse Charging feature along with segment’s largest 6.9-inch display – all at an unbeatable price. The POCO C85 5G is designed to keep up with your busiest days, longest binge sessions, and most demanding apps without compromise, every feature is crafted to give users the freedom and confidence to Flaunt Your Power.
Ken Sekhar, Marketing Head, POCO India, added:
At POCO, our mission has always been to deliver power that lasts—not just in our devices, but in the experiences we enable. With the POCO C85 5G, we’ve combined enduring performance with a modern design and a premium dual-tone finish that users will be proud to flaunt. Whether it’s gaming, binge-watching, or multitasking, the C85 offers an uncompromised smartphone experience that keeps users connected, productive, and confidently in control—every single day