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POCO C85 5G

Released Dec 9, 2025Phone

Launched in India, the POCO C85 5G uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with UFS 2.2 storage, a 6.9-inch 120Hz HD+ LCD, a 50MP main camera and a 6000mAh battery with 33W charging and a charger in the box. It weighs 211g, is 7.99mm thick and IP64 rated. The 4G POCO C85 uses a Helio G81 Ultra instead.

Pros

  • 6000mAh battery with 33W wired charging and 10W reverse charging, with a 33W charger in the box
  • 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD with 810 nits peak brightness and TUV Rheinland eye-comfort certifications
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 5G chipset with UFS 2.2 storage and up to 8GB RAM
  • 7.99mm body with IP64 dust and splash resistance and a 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 2 years of Android OS updates and 4 years of security updates

Cons

  • Entry-level Dimensity 6300; Geekbench 6 scores of 726 single-core and 1960 multi-core in review testing
  • HD+ 720x1600 resolution (254 ppi) and a single speaker
  • 50MP main camera with only an auxiliary secondary lens; video tops out at 1080p at 30fps
  • No NFC or eSIM support
36.2Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance21.8
Display44.1
Camera29
Battery57.3
Features36

Full specifications

Everything we track for the POCO C85 5G

Display

Screen size
6.9 ″
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720x1600
Pixel density
254 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
810 nits
Screen-to-body
89.9 %

Performance

Geekbench 6 (single)
726Bottom 13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
1,960Bottom 15%
RAM (max)
8 GB
Storage options
128GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2

Camera

Main camera
50 MP
Main aperture
f/1.8
Max video
1080p@30fps
Front camera
8 MP
OIS
No

Battery

Capacity
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
33 W
Wireless charging
0 W

Design

Weight
211 g
Thickness
8 mm
IP rating
IP64

Connectivity

5G
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.4
NFC
No
USB
USB-C 2.0
eSIM
No

Software

OS at launch
Android 15 (HyperOS)
OS update pledge
2 years

Audio

Stereo speakers
No
3.5mm jack
Yes

Quick answers

Is the POCO C85 5G good in 2026?

The POCO C85 5G earns an Inno Score of 36.2/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Launched in India, the POCO C85 5G uses a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with UFS 2.2 storage, a 6.9-inch 120Hz HD+ LCD, a 50MP main camera and a 6000mAh battery with 33W charging and a charger in the box. It weighs 211g, is 7.99mm thick and IP64 rated. The 4G POCO C85 uses a Helio G81 Ultra instead.

What are the key specs of the POCO C85 5G?

Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · Screen size: 6.9 ″ · Capacity: 6,000 mAh · Main camera: 50 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the POCO C85 5G?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are HONOR X6e, Motorola Moto G (2025), OPPO A60 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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