Poco C85x 5G Debuts in India With 6,300mAh Battery and 32MP Camera

Poco on Tuesday introduced the C85x 5G in India

Poco on Tuesday introduced the C85x 5G in India, the latest addition to the Poco C series. The handset carries a 6,300mAh battery, a 32-megapixel main rear camera, and a 6.9-inch AdaptiveSync display. Price starts at Rs 10,999 for the base 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, with the 4GB+128GB variant priced at Rs 11,999. The phone will go on sale in India on March 14 at 12:00 pm IST via Flipkart. It is offered in Black, Gold, and Green colors.

Price and Availability

The official price points and sale timing come from Poco’s launch materials. The Poco C85x 5G is positioned as a budget 5G device within the C-series lineup. Availability is tied to Flipkart, with a sale starting at the stated date and time. The base configuration includes 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, while the higher end configuration combines 4GB RAM with 128GB storage. Color options include Black, Gold, and Green.

Specifications and Features

The Poco C85x 5G is a dual SIM smartphone running on Android 16-based HyperOS 3. The 6.9-inch display is HD+ with 720x1,600 pixels resolution, supporting up to 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Peak Brightness is rated to reach an incredible 800 nits, additionally, the LCD incorporates features that have certified it 'Low Blue Light' and 'Flicker Free' to reduce any discomfort to the user. Protected with an IP52 rating (for dust & splash resistance).

• Display is a 6.9" HD+ (720x1600) AdaptiveSync, supports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, a maximum touch sampling rate of 240Hz, and a maximum brightness of 800 nits.
• TUV Rheinland certified as Circadian Friendly, Low Blue Light, and Flicker Free.
• IP52 rated for dust & splash protection.
• Powered by a Unisoc T8300 octa-core chipset with a maximum frequency of 2.2GHz, includes an Mali G57 GPU, and Physical Memory (4GB LPDDR4x) and Storage (64GB or 128GB of onboard internal) w/ maximum microSD expansion of 2TB.

W/ the Primary camera being a 32-Megapixel w/ up to 10x digital zoom, we do not have information on the Secondary Camera Resolution. The Front facing camera is 8 Megapixels for selfies and Video Calls.

• Rear camera: 32MP main sensor; secondary rear camera not specified
• Front camera: 8MP

The battery is a 6,300mAh cell, with the manufacturer claiming up to two days of usage on a single charge. Charging is wired at 15W, and there is 7.5W wired reverse charging support. The battery setup is complemented by typical connectivity options for a budget 5G phone, including 5G and 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a USB Type-C port.

• Battery: 6,300mAh; claimed up to two days of battery life
• Charging: 15W wired; 7.5W wired reverse charging
• Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, USB Type-C

On sensors and dimensions, the Poco C85x 5G includes a proximity sensor, an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an e-compass, and a fingerprint sensor for security. The device measures 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm and weighs approximately 210 g. The phone runs Android 16-based HyperOS 3, which Poco positions as part of its software ecosystem for this model.

On 14 March at 12 pm IST the Poco C85x 5G will launch in India through the Flipkart website in Black, Gold and Green. The launch material also includes all the specifications for the phone's display size, battery capacity, camera setup, etc. as well as the ability to expand storage. No additional features or regional variants are listed in the provided materials, and there are no additional quotes or statements beyond the stated specifications and sale timing.