Poco C85x 5G: A Budget-Friendly 5G Smartphone Launches in India
Poco has launched the C85x 5G in India, its latest budget 5G smartphone, aiming to strengthen its position in the entry-level market. The device focuses on delivering a large display, essential performance, and a long-lasting battery at an affordable price point. Gadgets 360 and Gizmochina report the phone is available for purchase starting March 14th.
Display and Design
The Poco C85x 5G features a 6.9-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen boasts a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz for responsive touch input. Brightness reaches up to 660 nits typically, peaking at 810 nits in High Brightness Mode. The display also includes DC dimming and TÜV Rheinland certifications for Low Blue Light and Flicker Free technology, designed to reduce eye strain. The front camera is housed within a waterdrop-style notch. The device also carries an IP52 rating, offering basic protection against dust and water splashes.
Performance and Software
Under the hood, the Poco C85x 5G is powered by the octa-core Unisoc T8300 processor, built on a 6nm process. The chipset comprises two Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 2GHz, paired with an Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The phone comes with 4GB of LPDDR4X RAM and supports up to 4GB of additional virtual RAM expansion. Storage options include 64GB and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage, expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. The device runs Android 16 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS.
Camera Capabilities
The Poco C85x 5G is equipped with a 32MP primary rear camera, supported by AI technology to enhance image quality. It also features a secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, there’s an 8MP front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Battery and Connectivity
A key feature of the Poco C85x 5G is its 6300mAh battery, which Poco claims can provide over two days of use under normal conditions. The device supports 15W wired fast charging, and a charger is included in the box. It also supports 7.5W reverse wired charging. Connectivity options include 5G SA and NSA support across multiple bands (n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n40, and n78), dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS with GLONASS, and a USB Type-C port. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner provides biometric security.
Pricing and Availability
The Poco C85x 5G is available in Black, Gold, and Green color options. Pricing starts at ₹10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, while the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option is priced at ₹11,999. Sales begin on March 14th via Flipkart.