POCO C85 5G launched in India starting at Rs. 11,999 with 6.9-inch 120Hz display, Dimensity 6300 SoC, 6000mAh battery
POCO has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone in the C series, the POCO C85 5G in India. It features a 6.9-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, triple TÜV Rheinland certifications, and an 8MP front camera housed in a notch. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and comes with up to 8GB RAM, along with an additional 8GB of virtual RAM.
Running Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2, the device is confirmed to receive 2 years of software updates and 4 years of security patches. On the rear, it sports a 50MP main camera paired with a secondary sensor. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and is equipped with a 6000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, allowing it to reach 50% in just 28 minutes. It also supports 10W reverse wired charging.
POCO C85 5G Specifications -
| Display | 6.9-inch (1600 × 720) HD+ display, 20:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 660 nits (typ), 810 nits peak brightness (HBM), DC dimming, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) & Flicker Free certifications |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 6nm Octa-Core (2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| Memory | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM + 128GB UFS 2.2 storage; expandable up to 1TB via microSD |
| OS/UI | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP primary camera (f/1.8) + secondary camera |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera (f/2.0) |
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Audio | 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio |
| Dimensions & Weight | 171.56 × 79.49 × 7.99 mm; 211g |
| Durability | IP64 dust and water resistance |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA (n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C |
| Battery | 6000mAh (typ) with 33W fast charging, 10W reverse wired charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The POCO C85 5G comes in Mystic Purple, Spring Green, and Power Black colours, and it will be available from December 16th on Flipkart. Prices are -
- 4GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs. 11,999
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs. 12,999
- 8GB RAM/128GB storage version - Rs. 13,999
Launch Offers are -
- Flat ₹1,000 instant discount with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI cards, or ₹1,000 off on exchange
- 3-month no-cost EMI option available
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