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Poco C85 Officially Launched in India, Get Full Specification, Price and Key Features Before Buying

The leatest budget smartphone from Poco has managed to pack a whopping 6,000mAh battery

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Poco C85 launched in India

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Summary

  • Poco C85 is now official in India with a massive 6,000mAh battery.
  • It also features a 6.9-inch HD+ 120 Hz IPS LCD display, the Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 50 MP main camera.
  • The Poco C85 starts in India from Rs 11,999 and will go on sale from December 16, 2025, onwards.

After teasing the Poco C85 for the past few days, the brand has officially launched the smartphone in India. It succeeds the Poco C75 smartphone and manages to offer noteworthy upgrades in departments like the battery, display and more. Here is a quick rundown of its specifications, pricing and availability details for India.

Poco C85 Specifications and Features

Even though the Poco C85 is a budget smartphone, it manages to pack a lot of interesting details throughout. For instance, it features a visually striking design with its dual-tone back panel and vibrant colourways in the form of Mystic Purple, Spring Green and Power Black.

Poco C85 in three different colourways
Image Credit: Poco
Poco C85 in three different colourways
Image Credit: Poco

With its eye-catching design, Poco has managed to keep the playful vibe of the "C" series in India intact. Moreover, the smartphone also manages to pack a 6,000mAh battery and a fast refresh rate display for the price. Here is what else the all-new Poco C85 has to offer:

  • 6.9-inch HD+ 120 Hz IPS LCD display with 810 nits high brightness
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor
  • Android 15-based HyperOS 2 update
  • Up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage
  • 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast USB-C and 10W reverse wired charging
  • 50 MP main camera and undisclosed secondary camera
  • 8 MP selfie camera
  • IP64 dust and water resistance rating
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, single speaker, dual 5G SIM support, Wi-Fi
Poco C85
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Poco C85
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Poco C85 Price in India and Sale Date

The Poco C85 starts at Rs 11,999 for the base 4 GB + 128 GB model. Here is a quick rundown of all the variants and their pricing:

Variant
Price in India
4 GB + 128 GB
Rs 11,999
6 GB + 128 GB
Rs 12,999
8 GB + 128 GB
Rs 14,499

All three RAM and storage configurations will go on sale starting December 16, 2025, via Flipkart and select offline stores across the country. Eligible customers will be able to enjoy up to 5% instant discount on Flipkart Axis Bank Debit and Flipkart SBI Credit Cards. This will bring the effective starting price of the Poco C85 down to just Rs 11,249.

POCO C85 5G Key Details

Display
Display
6.9" (120Hz)
  • HD+ IPS LCD
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
6000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 33Watt (wired)
  • Charger in the box
RAM/Storage
RAM/Storage
4GB (LPDDR4X)
  • 128GB (UFS 2.2)
Front Camera
Front Camera
8MP (Wide)
  • 1080@30fps
Processor
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
  • Mali-G57 MC2
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
50MP (Wide-angle)
    0.08MP (Auxiliary)

      No Stabilization

      1080p@30fps

      Design
      Design
      • Plastic (Back)
      • Plastic Frame (Side)
      • IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
      OS
      OS
      Android (Xiaomi HyperOS)
      • 2 year(s) of OS Update
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      Siddhartha is a tech writer with 3 years of experience, focused on making tech easy to understand for everyone. He enjoys breaking down complex ideas into simple, helpful bite-sized content. Outside of work, he loves reading books and often finds himself daydreaming about the dream gaming setup he hopes to build someday.

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