Realme C85 4G: specifications and verdict 8 GB / 128 GB / international
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Realme

C85 4G

6.0 NeoScore #723 of 1029

8 GB / 128 GB / international · Launched January 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.0

#723 of 1029

Design & display
6.3
Performance & hardware
5.4
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
5.6
Battery & charging
8.2

Strengths

  • 7,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, reverse charging and bypass charging.
  • 144 Hz display with 1,200-nit peak brightness and 180 Hz touch sampling.
  • Snapdragon 685, 8 GB RAM, UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB and expandable storage.

Weak points

  • The 720 × 1,570 px resolution and 254 ppi are modest for a 6.8-inch panel.
  • The plastic body weighs 215 g and is 8.4 mm thick.
  • The 50MP main camera lacks optical image stabilization and optical zoom.
Display
6.8 inIPS LCD720 × 1,570 px144 Hz
Design
215 g78 mm166.2 mm8.4 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
308,681Better than 28% of phones
Battery
7,000 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

Realme

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 610
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
308,681
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
473
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,510
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Capacity
7,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Wireless charging power
45 W

Design

Body Colors
Blue, Black, Purple
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
78 mm
Body Height
166.2 mm
Weight
215 g
Usable Surface
87.2 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, IP69K, Splash Resistant, MIL-STD-810H, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
6 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,200 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.8 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,570 px
Display Pixel Density
254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
180 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Color LED Notifications, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone

Technical

Launch price
170 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.02 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 128 GB / international

Design & display
6.31
Performance & hardware
5.39
Camera
5.07
Connectivity
5.63
Battery & charging
8.19
NeoScore rank
#723 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

C85 4G technical sheet

The Realme C85 4G puts a 7,000 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery at the heart of its specification. It supports 45 W fast charging, reverse charging and bypass charging, and a charger is included. The available evidence does not establish how long the phone will last in everyday use.

Its 6.8-inch IPS LCD combines a 144 Hz refresh rate, 180 Hz touch sampling and peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Resolution is 720 × 1,570 pixels with 254 ppi, so image definition is more basic than the smoothness and brightness figures suggest. The plastic body measures 166.2 × 78 × 8.4 mm and weighs 215 g. IP68, IP69, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H are also listed as resistance features.

Snapdragon 685, 8 GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB provide the core platform. Storage is expandable, while the software is Android 15 with Google Services. The 50MP rear camera records up to 1080p at 60 fps, but it has neither optical image stabilization nor optical zoom. NFC, dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C, stereo speakers and Wi-Fi 5 make this a sensible fit for users who value a large battery, a fast display and practical connectivity over advanced camera hardware.

Highlights

  • 17,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging, reverse charging and bypass charging.
  • 2144 Hz display with 1,200-nit peak brightness and 180 Hz touch sampling.
  • 3Snapdragon 685, 8 GB RAM, UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB and expandable storage.
  • 4The specifications list IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H and dust and water resistance.

Things to consider

  • 1The 720 × 1,570 px resolution and 254 ppi are modest for a 6.8-inch panel.
  • 2The plastic body weighs 215 g and is 8.4 mm thick.
  • 3The 50MP main camera lacks optical image stabilization and optical zoom.

C85 4G

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.3378 ″ type
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.3378 ″ type
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse
2

8 MP front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Panorama
04
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
international
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
international

Product family

C85 4G
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