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Realme

Realme C85

5.3 NeoScore #2560 of 6245

Launched November 2025 · Energy class A

Overview

NeoScore

5.3

#2560 of 6245

Design & display
6.3
Performance & hardware
4.3
Camera
3.6
Connectivity
6.5
Battery & charging
6.5

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
ABCDEFG
RepairabilityC
ABCDE
Repeated-drop resistanceD
ABCDE

Strengths

  • The 144Hz display is among the best of its time for smoother scrolling.
  • The 7,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
  • IP68, IP69, IP54, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H cover water, dust, impacts and drops.

Weak points

  • Performance is worse than most: 4GB RAM and an AnTuTu score of 308,681.
  • The 1/2.96″ sensor is among the smallest of its time, and there is no optical stabilization.
  • Its 128GB storage is worse than most phones of its time.
Display
6.8″IPS LCD720 × 1,570 px144 Hz
Design
215 g77.9 mm166.1 mm8.4 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6300Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
308,681Better than 23% of phones
Battery
7,000 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

Editorial report

Realme C85 technical sheet

The Realme C85 suits buyers who want a large display, a high-capacity battery and broad protection, but its main trade-offs are performance and camera hardware. The configuration shown is 4GB / 128GB, less than most phones of its time.

Its 6.9-inch IPS LCD display runs at 144Hz, among the best refresh rates of its time for smoother scrolling. Peak brightness reaches 1200 nits, a typical figure, while 254 ppi is among the weakest: the large panel helps with content, but fine detail is less dense. The 7,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time; 45W charging is typical rather than a standout.

The MediaTek Dimensity 6300 records an AnTuTu score of 308,681. Both 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage are worse than most phones of its time, although storage is expandable. The 50MP rear camera uses a 1/2.96″ sensor among the smallest of its time and has no optical stabilization, making it the clearest limitation for buyers focused on photography.

IP68, IP69, IP54, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H cover water, dust, impacts and drops. The phone also has 5G, NFC, dual SIM, Android 15 and 5 years of OS updates. With a NeoScore of 5.3, the Realme C85 is typical among phones of its time: it prioritizes battery capacity, display fluidity and protection over power or camera hardware.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

5.28 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 128 GB / International

Design & display

6.3

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 254 ppi
3.6
Peak Display Brightness 1,200 nits
8.5
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Color LED Notifications
0.0
Weight 215 g
4.5
Resistance Features IP68, IP69, IP54, MIL-STD-810H, IP69K
10.0
Usable Surface 87.4 %
8.7
Body Thickness 8.4 mm
7.2

Performance & hardware

4.3

AnTuTu Score 308,681
1.3
RAM Capacity 8 GB
3.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.7
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

3.6

Sensor Size 1/2.96″
3.1
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, 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
0.0

Connectivity

6.5

Connectivity Features NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

6.5

Battery Capacity 7,000 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 45 W
7.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging
0.0

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Design & display
6.26
Performance & hardware
4.32
Camera
3.62
Connectivity
6.53
Battery & charging
6.46
NeoScore rank
#2560 / 6245

Efficiency

Grades from the official EU product label. Missing grades are never estimated.

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
D

Survived 45 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Realme

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
308,681
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
782
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
2,012
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Green, Purple, Blue
Body Thickness
8.4 mm
Body Width
77.9 mm
Body Height
166.1 mm
Weight
215 g
Usable Surface
87.4 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69, IP54, MIL-STD-810H, IP69K
Waterproof Depth
6 m
Drop Resistance Class
D
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No
Drop Test Count
45

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
7,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Charger Included, Battery Level Indicator, Bypass Charging
Charge cycles
1,600

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
1,200 nits
Display Diagonal
6.8″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,570 px
Display Pixel Density
254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Color LED Notifications
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
OS Update Support
5 years
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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0
Max. download speed
3,300 Mbps

Audio

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

Technical

Model numbers
RMX5253

C85

Camera system

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

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX852
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.96″
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX852
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.96″
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 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
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, 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

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Panorama

Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
International
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
International

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