With a starting price of Rs 10,999, Poco’s newest low-cost phone, the Poco C85x 5G, was introduced in India today. The Poco C85, which debuted in India in December of last year, is closely followed by the C85x. The Poco C85x 5G boasts a 32-megapixel back camera and a sizable 6,300mAh battery.
Specifications and features of the Poco C85x
The 6.9-inch HD+ display on the Poco C85x 5G has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 810 nits. According to the firm, it has a triple TV Rheinland and Flicker Free certification.
The Poco C85x has a 32-megapixel primary rear sensor and a secondary camera for taking pictures. It has an 8-megapixel camera in a waterdrop notch on the front.
An octa-core Unisoc T8300 chipset, clocked at up to 2.2GHz, and a Mali-G57 GPU power the Poco C85x 5G. It has 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB or 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage with a 1TB microSD card expansion capability.
The Poco C85x has an IP52 rating for dust and water resistance, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS.
The Poco C85x has a sizable 6,300mAh battery that supports both 7.5W reverse wired charging and 15W fast charging. After 1,000 charging cycles, or more than three years of use, the business guarantees up to 80% battery health. The weight of the phone is 210g.
Poco C85x price, availability, and colors
In India, the Poco C85x’s base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage costs Rs 10,999. The premium version with 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM costs Rs 11,999.
On March 14, the smartphone will go on sale in India. Flipkart will have it. There are three color possibilities for the new phone: green, gold, and black.
In comparison, the Poco C85 has a 6.9-inch HD+ screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The MediaTek Helio G81 hyper processor powers it, along with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel primary rear camera for photography. The phone has a 6,000mAh battery that supports 33W charging.
In related developments, Poco has stated that the Poco X8 Pro series will debut in India on March 17.
FAQs: Poco C85x 5G India Launch 2026
1. When was the Poco C85x 5G launched in India?
The Poco C85x 5G was officially launched in India on 11 March 2026 as an affordable smartphone with a large battery and capable cameras.
2. What is the price of the Poco C85x 5G in India?
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Base Model (4GB RAM + 64GB Storage): Rs 10,999
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Premium Model (4GB RAM + 128GB Storage): Rs 11,999
3. When will the Poco C85x 5G go on sale in India?
The Poco C85x 5G will be available for purchase starting 14 March 2026 via Flipkart.
4. What are the color options for the Poco C85x 5G?
The smartphone comes in Green, Gold, and Black.
5. What display features does the Poco C85x 5G offer?
It has a 6.9-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, maximum brightness of 810 nits, and certifications for TV Rheinland and Flicker-Free display.
6. What are the camera specifications of the Poco C85x 5G?
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Rear Cameras: 32MP primary sensor + secondary camera
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Front Camera: 8MP in a waterdrop notch
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Features include AI enhancements for better photography.
7. What processor and RAM does the Poco C85x 5G have?
The device is powered by the octa-core Unisoc T8300 chipset with a Mali-G57 GPU and comes with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM.
8. How much storage does the Poco C85x 5G offer?
The phone offers 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card.
9. What is the battery capacity and charging support of the Poco C85x 5G?
It features a 6,300mAh battery, supports 15W fast charging, and 7.5W reverse wired charging. Poco claims up to 80% battery health after 1,000 charging cycles.
10. What are the additional features of the Poco C85x 5G?
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IP52 dust and water resistance
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Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
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Runs Android 16 with Xiaomi HyperOS
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Weighs 210 grams
11. How does the Poco C85x 5G differ from the Poco C85?
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Poco C85x: 32MP rear camera, 6,300mAh battery, Unisoc T8300 chipset
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Poco C85: 50MP rear camera, 6,000mAh battery, MediaTek Helio G81 processor
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Both have 6.9-inch HD+ displays with 120Hz refresh rates, but the C85x focuses on battery life and budget performance.
12. Are there any upcoming Poco launches?
Yes, the Poco X8 Pro series is set to launch in India on 17 March 2026, focusing on high-end performance and premium features.
