Poco C85x 5G
A big-screen, big-battery 5G phone for people on a tight budget. Launched 10 March 2026.
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₹14,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 6.4/10 overall • Camera 2 • Battery 7 • Speed 2 How we score
The official price went up to ₹14,999 on 1 September 2026 (it was ₹13,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You want a dependable phone for calls, chats, UPI and videos
Skip it if
- Photos matter a lot to you: the camera is basic
- You play heavy games like BGMI: it's slow for those
- You keep phones 4 years or more: updates stop after 2 years
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Launched10 March 2026with HyperOS 3 (Android 16)
Software nowHyperOS 3 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 2 yrs of updates
- Battery
- 6300mAh battery lasts a long day; 15W charging is slow but the charger is in the box.
- Camera
- A 32MP main camera that is okay in good light only.
- Speed
- Unisoc T8300 copes with daily apps; games run at low settings.
- The catch
- Slow charging, a low-resolution screen, and the price has risen from ₹10,999 to ₹13,999.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 120Hz, 810 nits peak |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 (6nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 64GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 6300 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired (charger in box), 7.5W reverse wired |
| Cameras | 32 MP main (AF) + auxiliary lens; 8 MP selfie (f/2.0, 1/4.0") |
| Water and dust | IP52 |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 210g |
| Software | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Unisoc 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black, Gold, Green |
Our verdict combines 5 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 7%
13 July 2026: ₹13,9991 September 2026: ₹14,999
Poco has raised the price several times since the ₹10,999 launch, most recently to ₹14,999 in September 2026; Flipkart sale offers are the only realistic way to pay less.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
Want it cheaper?See it here next time you open Tuvvo if Poco C85x 5G drops in price.
Where it ranks
Poco C85x 5G: common questions
- What is the price of Poco C85x 5G in India?
- Poco C85x 5G starts at ₹14,999 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage model. Poco has raised the price several times since the ₹10,999 launch, most recently to ₹14,999 in September 2026; Flipkart sale offers are the only realistic way to pay less.
- When was Poco C85x 5G launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 10 March 2026 with HyperOS 3 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 2 years of updates.
- Is Poco C85x 5G good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: below average. Battery: very good (6300 mAh). Gaming and speed: below average (Unisoc T8300 (6nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Poco C85x 5G?
- Slow charging, a low-resolution screen, and the price has risen from ₹10,999 to ₹13,999.
- Does Poco C85x 5G support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: No.
- Is Poco C85x 5G waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP52.
- How fast does Poco C85x 5G charge?
- 15W wired (charger in box), 7.5W reverse wired
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