The Poco C85 5G has arrived in India as the company’s latest entry-level 5G phone. The phone comes with a massive LCD panel that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, a huge battery with fast charging support, and long software support. Continue reading ahead to see what the C85 has to offer to buyers.
Poco C85 5G: Specs and features
The Poco C85 5G has a waterdrop notch LCD screen measuring 6.9 inches. The screen offers an HD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate and 810 nits of peak brightness, offering decent visibility under direct sunlight. The display includes TÜV Rheinland Triple Certification with low blue light, flicker-free performance, and circadian-friendly features to reduce eye strain.
While the Poco C85 5G ships with the older Android 15 with a layer of HyperOS 2.0 on top, the device is promised to receive two years of OS upgrades and four years of security updates. It is good to see an entry-level phone being provided with such long-term software support.
Under the hood, the Poco C85 5G gets the Dimensity 6300, which is a staple offering in this price segment. The chip is paired with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage and a massive 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging and 10W reverse charging.
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The Poco C85 5G has a 50MP + 2MP dual-camera setup on the back and an 8MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls. The device offers other features such as dual SIM 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm audio jack, a microSD card slot and a side-facing fingerprint sensor. Lastly, the device also offers an IP64-rated dust and water-resistant chassis.
Poco C85 5G: Price and availability
The Poco C85 5G has arrived in India in three variants: 4GB+128GB, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB priced at Rs 11,999, Rs 12,999 and Rs 14,499, respectively. Scheduled to go on sale from December 16, the device will be available in finishes such as Power Black, Spring Green and Mystic Purple.
It rivals the Realme C85 5G, which recently debuted with a 144Hz display, a 6,300chip, a 7,000mAh battery, and a Rs 15,499 starting price.
What’s your opinion about the Poco C85 5G? Share your thoughts by commenting below.
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