I will talk today. POCO C85 5G After getting the phone in hand, to be honest, the first thought that came to mind was – when so many phones are coming in this budget segment, how will POCO convince people? Because the situation in the 10-15 thousand rupees range is now such – if there is a slight mistake, the customer will go to another brand.
Unboxing Experience
The first thing you see when you open the box is the phone. It doesn’t look bad, it looks good, but when you hold it in your hand, it feels cheap. Maybe it feels like that because of the color or the finishing. Also found in the box is—
- SIM ejector pin
- Silicone case
- Documents
- Cable
- And yes, that’s a very good thing—The 33W charger is still available. POCO didn’t become Apple at that point.
It has a separate microSD slot, which is a big advantage for many.
Software & UI
The phone works. Android 15 + HyperOS 2.0The UI is fairly smooth, but there are some unnecessary apps installed, which are annoying to see. However, they can be uninstalled, that’s all.
There for performance MediaTek Dimensity 6300. General use, social media, reels, YouTube—all are fine. But if you do heavy work or switch apps a little too much, you see gaps. It will also work when playing games, but not very smoothly.
Antutu score is around 5,63,000, which is not bad at this price. But it is a bit behind when compared to the Realme P4X or Infinix GT series.
Battery – This is the main strength of the phone.
6000mAh battery + 33W charging।
What could be better than this? These days, most companies offer 5000mAh, and this is 6000. It also has reverse charging—meaning it can be used as a power bank.
Great for those who have been using their phones for 2-3 years. The company says Even after 4 years, the battery health will remain at 80%. If it’s true, then great.
Display
Here it is—
- 6.9-inch large display
- HD+ resolution
- 120Hz refresh rate
- IPS LCD
Watching videos or scrolling will be very fun, because the size is much larger and the refresh rate is much smoother. But for those looking for Full HD+, HD+ will seem a little less. In the future, people will expect more FHD+.
Design
The design is dual-tone and quad-curved. The rear camera setup looks stylish.
Weight is correct, thickness7.9mm— Feels slim in the hand but doesn’t have a premium feel.
Nowadays, budget phones are also very beautiful, so POCO’s design may seem a little ordinary.
Camera
- 50MP AI primary
- 2MP portrait
- 8MP selfie
Portrait is pretty good, skin tone natural, blur is nice. Will give you pictures worth posting on social media. No wide-angle—this is the big minus.
Low light shots are average, not more than that. Video 1080p Until.
Audio
Only one speaker, but with 200% volume boost.
Loud but no stereo experience.
There is a 3.5mm headphone jack – becoming rare these days.
Extras
| Feature | Info |
| IP rating | IP64 |
| Updates | 2 years Android + 4 years Security |
| Reverse Charging | There is |
| Battery health claim | 80% after 4 years |
Final Verdict – What can I say?
Who is it good for?
I want a bigger battery.
Watch videos & watch reels
Need a larger display
Students / online use
Uses phone for long periods of time
Not for those
Want very good gaming
Camera priority
Want premium build
Full HD+ display
Conclusion
POCO C85 5G A typical battery monster. Large display, decent camera, reverse charging, 120Hz— these are strong points. But HD+ display, single speaker and occasional lag— these are weaknesses.
If price stays around ₹12,499 – ₹13,499 → Great deal
If price goes ₹14,999+ → There are better options in the market
