Poco C85: Poco expanded its budget segment with the release of Poco C85, a device that houses a large screen, a massive battery, and a low cost. Even though it has been seen in a few overseas markets until now, its arrival indicates another good addition to the sub-₹10,000 category. Let’s take a closer look at what this new device provides.
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Design and Display: Big Screen With Eye Protection
The Poco C85 has a 6.9-inch Dot Drop LCD with 1600×720 pixels resolution. It also comes with support for a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate as well as touch sampling of up to 240Hz, which is really fantastic in this price segment. For extended usage, the display comes with TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, flicker-free, and circadian-friendly mode. It also boasts an elite Reading Mode for eye comfort, with 660 nits of normal brightness and up to 810 nits of brightness. The appearance is with a waterdrop-shaped cutout that houses the selfie camera, giving it a familiar look.
Performance: Helio G81-Ultra Under the Hood
Poco C85 runs under the hood on the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra processor along with the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. This octa-core processor is clocked up to 2GHz, enabling smooth performance for everyday use. Available are 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage or 8GB of RAM and 256GB storage, both expandable to 1TB through microSD. Although it uses eMMC 5.1 storage instead of the faster UFS standard, it’s adequate for a budget phone. Operating HyperOS 2 over Android 15, the phone is also given an IP64 rating for splash and dust resistance.
Cameras: Easy Setup for Everyday Shots
The Poco C85 has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and 1080p video recording capability. It also has an 8-megapixel front camera, which has support for 1080p recording. This setup may not be aimed at photography like the flagships, but it is designed to provide decent imaging to common buyers, especially in well-lit conditions.
Battery and Charging: Designed to Last
Battery life is one of the most defining positives for the Poco C85. It features a 6,000mAh battery, which is bigger than what many phones in this segment provide. To go with it, Poco provides 33W fast charging through USB Type-C, which means faster top-ups for a battery as big as this. This pairing makes the C85 an ideal choice for power users who count on extended screen usage and gaming.
Connectivity and Security: Everything One Needs
Connectivity options are dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, Galileo, Beidou, and Glonass. For audiophiles, Poco keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack. Security options are a side-mounted fingerprint reader and AI face unlock, offering users two convenient paths. The phone has dimensions of 171.56×79.47×7.99mm and weighs 205g, which is acceptable given the huge battery within.
Verdict: A Value King in the Budget Segment
The Poco C85 strikes a balance between performance, display quality, and battery life for an affordable kick-off price of $109 (around ₹9,600). Although its global release is assured, details of the Indian release are still awaited. With the massive screen, enormous battery, and reliable camera setup, the Poco C85 is shaping up to be a worthy choice for budget buyers of 2025.