Poco C85: specifications and verdict
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Poco C85

5.5 NeoScore #821 of 1029

Launched December 2025 · Energy class A

EAN 6941812706879

Overview

NeoScore

5.5

#821 of 1029

Design & display
5.5
Performance & hardware
4.8
Camera
4.7
Connectivity
6.7
Battery & charging
6.1

Efficiency

Energy efficiencyA
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RepairabilityC
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Repeated-drop resistanceA
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Strengths

  • 6.9-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 810-nit peak brightness.
  • 6,000 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging and reverse charging.
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 8 GB RAM, up to 256 GB expandable storage and 5G.

Weak points

  • The 720 × 1,600 px display has a pixel density of 254 ppi.
  • At 211 g and 81.1 mm wide, it is a large, heavy phone.
  • The main camera does not have optical image stabilization.
Display
6.9 inIPS LCD720 × 1,600 px120 Hz
Design
211 g81.1 mm173.2 mm8.2 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 6300Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
262,000Better than 12% of phones
Battery
6,000 mAh33 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 15

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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
262,000
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Battery

Battery Efficiency Rating
A
Battery Capacity
6,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
33 W
Battery Features
Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
Charge cycles
1,000

Design

Body Colors
Black, Purple, Green
Body Thickness
8.2 mm
Body Width
81.1 mm
Body Height
173.2 mm
Weight
211 g
Usable Surface
85 %
Body Materials
Plastic, Glass
Resistance Features
IP64, Splash Resistant
Waterproof Depth
64 m
Drop Resistance Class
A
Repairability Class
C
Foldable
No
Drop Test Count
270

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
810 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.9 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
254 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System
Android 15
OS Family
Android
OS Version
15
OS Update Support
2 years
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 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, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB 2.0

Audio

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

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.

5.52 /10

Selected variant

6 GB / 128 GB / global

Design & display
5.52
Performance & hardware
4.84
Camera
4.67
Connectivity
6.7
Battery & charging
6.13
NeoScore rank
#821 / 1029

Efficiency

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

Energy efficiency
A
Repairability
C
Repeated-drop resistance
A

Survived 270 drops without defects

View the official EPREL label

Evidence-based overview

Poco C85 technical sheet

The Poco C85 is built around a large 6.9-inch IPS LCD with a 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling. Its documented peak brightness is 810 nits, while DC dimming and TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free and Eye Comfort certifications address display comfort. The 720 × 1,600 px resolution results in 254 ppi, so buyers who prioritise fine image detail should weigh that specification carefully.

A MediaTek Dimensity 6300 provides an octa-core CPU reaching 2.4 GHz alongside a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The listed configuration includes 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 2.2 storage, with expandable storage support. Connectivity is broad on paper: 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack and Dual Nano-SIM are included.

The 6,000 mAh Li-Polymer battery supports 33 W fast charging and reverse charging. The 50 Mpx rear camera records 1080p at 30 fps and 120 fps slow motion, but it has no optical image stabilization. The 211 g body carries IP64 splash resistance. This is a sensible fit for users who want a large display, high-capacity battery and modern connectivity; Android 15 is listed with 2 years of update support.

Highlights

  • 16.9-inch display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 810-nit peak brightness.
  • 26,000 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging and reverse charging.
  • 3MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 8 GB RAM, up to 256 GB expandable storage and 5G.
  • 4IP64 splash resistance.

Things to consider

  • 1The 720 × 1,600 px display has a pixel density of 254 ppi.
  • 2At 211 g and 81.1 mm wide, it is a large, heavy phone.
  • 3The main camera does not have optical image stabilization.

Poco C85

Camera system

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

1

Rear Main Camera

Sensor Model
Smartsens SC080CS
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.362 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Smartsens SC080CS
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.362 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer
2

Front Camera

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

Memory
6 GB
Markets
global
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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