POCO

Poco C85 5G

Budget 5G Poco with Dimensity 6300, 50MP camera and 6000mAh battery

Display: 6.9 Inches
Battery: 6000 mAh

Price

$196

Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.

Editor score8.0/10

Reader average will appear after the first published user review.

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Overview

The Poco C85 5G is a Poco smartphone featuring a 6.9 Inches IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits (HBM) display, powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipsetwith 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. It packs a 6000 mAh battery with 33W wired, PD, 50% in 28 min 10W reverse wired and a 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens main camera.

Verdict

What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.

Pros

Large 6000 mAh battery
120 Hz smooth display
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens main camera
33W wired, PD, 50% in 28 min 10W reverse wired

Cons

Only HD+ resolution display

Full specifications

Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.

OS	Android 15
UI	up to 2 major OS updates, HyperOS 2
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
NFC	Unspecified
RAM	4 GB
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Colors	Mystic Purple, Spring Green, Power Black
Status	Available
Weight	211 g (7.44 oz)
Battery	6000 mAh
Chipset	Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Display	6.9 Inches
Network	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Process	6 nm
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Storage	128 GB
2G Bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41
5G Bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA
Charging	33W wired, PD, 50% in 28 min 10W reverse wired
FM Radio	FM radio, recording
Speakers	Yes
Announced	2025, December 09
Bluetooth	5.4, A2DP, LE
Audio Jack	Yes
Brightness	810 nits
Dimensions	173.2 x 81.1 x 8 mm (6.82 x 3.19 x 0.31 in)
Resolution	720 x 1600 pixels
Fingerprint	side-mounted
Front Video	1080p@30fps
Main Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Memory Card	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Rear Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Display Size	6.9 inches, 114.9 cm 2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Display Type	IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits (HBM)
Front Camera	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Refresh Rate	120 Hz
Pixel Density	254 PPI
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR
Internal Memory	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Video Recording	1080p@30fps
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh
Front Camera Features	HDR