A big screen and a big battery, but the cheaper M7 Pro is better.
₹16,799 for 4GB + 128GB
- Display
- 6.9" · 120Hz
- Chip
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM
- 4GB
- Camera
- 50MP main + 1 more
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh
- Charging
- 33W
- Battery life
- Display
Is it any good?
The C85 is POCO's big-screen 5G budget phone: a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD, a Dimensity 6300 and a 6,000 mAh battery with 33W charging, for ₹16,799 with 4GB + 128GB.
It is 7.9 mm thin for a 6,000 mAh phone, carries IP64 against dust and splashes, and can top up another phone at 10W. The screen reaches 810 nits in high brightness mode, the 50MP main camera is paired with an auxiliary lens, and a 33W charger comes in the box.
The catch is price: ₹1,800 less buys the M7 Pro, with an AMOLED screen and a stabilised 50MP camera, though a smaller 5,110 mAh battery. Unless you want the bigger screen and battery most, the M7 Pro is the smarter buy.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Display
| Size | 6.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Resolution | 1600 x 720 (HD+) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 810 nits |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Software | HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates |
Camera
| Rear cameras | 50MP main + auxiliary lens |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 33W |
Build and connectivity
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | No |
| Dust and water | IP64 |
| Weight | 211 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Colours | Mystic Purple, Power Black, Spring Green |
Availability
| India launch | 9 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 4GB + 128GB₹16,799 |
What to compare it with
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