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Xiaomi Poco C85

Starting from
$97
Android 15 Operating system
6.9" Screen size
50MP f/1.8 Main camera
Helio G81 Ultra Octa-core Processor
128/256 GB Storage
6,000 mAh Battery
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Financial Express
Financial Express

“The Poco C85 is a solid budget smartphone that delivers where it matters most. Its large 6.9-inch display, reliable battery life, and decent performance make it a good option in the under Rs 20,000 category. While it has limitations in multitasking and prolonged gaming, it makes up for them with practicality and endurance. If you’re looking for a big-screen phone with excellent battery life at a budget price, the Poco C85 is worth considering.”

Gadgets 360
Gadgets 360
7

“After weeks of testing, it's clear that the Poco C85 isn't very high on value. It delivers the basics, but its underpowered chipset and bloated software will leave users wanting more in everyday performance, even if it's their first smartphone. What will hit the sweet spot for those on tight budgets is its battery life and large display. And for this select group of users willing to sacrifice basic usability for better battery life, the Poco C85 will surprisingly make sense. For everyone else, you are indeed better off spending a bit more and getting a more capable device.”

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Specifications
Full specs
Overview
Released Dec 2025
Announced Dec 2025
Price tier Budget
Also Known As —
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Octa-core
CPU Speed 2000MHz
RAM 6/8GB
Storage 128/256 GB
Price (USD) $97
Regions USA, Canada
Regional Variants —
Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Manual, Data Cable
Software & Support
OS Android
OS at Launch 15
Current Version —
OS Updates 2 years
Security Updates 5 years
Custom UI HyperOS 2
Display
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Size 6.9"
Resolution 720 × 1600
Pixel Density 254 ppi
Colors 16.7 million
Refresh Rate 120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 240Hz
Peak Brightness 810 nits
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade Not tested
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Additional Features Capacitive touchscreen
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type —
Size —
Resolution —
Color Type —
Colors —
Camera — Main
Main Camera 50MP f/1.8 (Wide)
Camera 2 Auxiliary lens
Flash Yes (LED)
Sensor Name —
Sensor Size —
Focal Length (Main) —
Focal Length (Ultrawide) —
Focal Length (Telephoto) —
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Video FPS 30fps
Video Length —
Video Formats MPEG-4
Features Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Night mode
Additional Info —
Camera — Front
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution 8MP f/2.0 (Wide)
Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Video FPS 30fps
Zoom
Optical Zoom —
Digital Zoom —
Features —
Additional Info —
Camera — Scores
DxOMark Overall —
DxOMark Photo —
DxOMark Video —
DxOMark Zoom —
DxOMark Bokeh —
DxOMark Selfie —
DxOMark Rank —
Performance
Chip MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra Octa-core
Process Node 12nm
GPU Mali-G57 MC2
RAM 6/8GB
Storage 128/256 GB
AnTuTu v11 378,978
Geekbench 6 Single 408
Geekbench 6 Multi 1,375
Geekbench 5 Single —
Geekbench 5 Multi —
Battery
Capacity 6,000 mAh
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Removable
Fast Charging 33W
Wireless Charging —
Comes with Charger
Talk Time —
Video Playback 22h 00m
Internet (WiFi) —
Internet (Cellular) —
Standby —
Mixed Usage —
Charge Time 0–100% —
Charged in 30 Min —
GSMArena Score —
Battery Test Source —
Battery Life (Call) —
Battery Life (Video) —
Battery Life (Web) —
Battery Life (Gaming) —
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
WiFi Version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC
USB Type USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack 3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type A-GPS
UWB
Satellite No
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Capacity 1TB
Cellular
Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE
LTE MHz
LTE (700) LTE (800) LTE (850) LTE (900) LTE (1700) LTE (1800) LTE (1900) LTE (2100) LTE (2300) LTE (2500) LTE (2600)
3G MHz
850 900 1700 1900 2100
2G MHz
850 900 1800 1900
Data 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Design & Build
Form Factor Bar
Material Plastic
Frame Material Plastic
Rear Material Plastic / Polycarbonate
Colors Black, Purple, Green
Dimensions 17.316 × 8.107 × 0.82 cm (6.82 × 3.19 × 0.32 in)
Weight 211g
IP Rating IP64
Water Resistance Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Rugged Design
iFixit Score —
Parts Availability OEM + third-party (best)
Audio
External Speakers Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness —
Speaker Loudness —
Input & Navigation
Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
Safety
SAR Head 0.949 W/kg
SAR Body 0.985 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
More
Additional Information —
Additional Comments —
Related Links Official Website
Manual Download PDF
Quick Start Guide Download PDF

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