Poco C85x 5G
pending verification on sale
171.6 × 79.5 × 8.2 mm · 210 g
The Poco C85x 5G launched in India on 10 March 2026, went on sale on 14 March 2026 and costs ₹13,999 for the 4GB/64GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Unisoc T8300, a 6.9-inch LCD 120Hz display, a 6,300 mAh battery with 15W charging and a 32 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹13,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Unisoc T8300
- Display
- 6.9" LCD 120Hz
- Battery
- 6,300 mAh, 15W
- Main camera
- 32 MP
- Water resistance
- IP52
- Weight
- 210 g
- India launch
- 10 March 2026
- On sale in India
- 14 March 2026
Poco C85x 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/64GB | ₹10,999 | launch | — | |
| 4GB/128GB | ₹11,999 | launch | — | |
| 4GB/64GB | ₹13,999 | current | — | |
| 4GB/128GB | ₹14,999 | current | — |
Poco C85x 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 894 single-core / 2,147 multi-core |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes (microSD) |
Cameras
| Main camera | 32 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 6,300 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Yes |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP52 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Black, Gold, Green |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | Not confirmed |
| Security updates promised | Not confirmed |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 66% |
| Camera | Camera: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 55% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 63/100 | #93 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 8/100 | #122 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 20/100 | #93 of 121 | 75% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 50% |
| Display | Display: 25/100 | #119 of 127 | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Durability | Durability: 15/100 | #134 of 141 | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000
- Its 15W wired charging is faster than only 3% of the 36 other phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 16% of the 37 other phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000 we track.
- Its Unisoc T8300 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,147) is faster than 78% of the 32 other phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Poco C85x 5G in India?
- 4GB/64GB: ₹13,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 4GB/128GB: ₹14,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Poco C85x 5G launched in India?
- 10 March 2026; it went on sale on 14 March 2026.
- Which processor does the Poco C85x 5G use?
- Unisoc T8300.
- What is the battery capacity of the Poco C85x 5G?
- 6,300 mAh, with 15W wired charging.
- Does the Poco C85x 5G have a headphone jack?
- Yes, the Poco C85x 5G has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Does the Poco C85x 5G have expandable storage?
- Yes, the Poco C85x 5G has a microSD slot.
- Does the Poco C85x 5G come with a charger in the box?
- Yes, the Poco C85x 5G includes a charger in the box.
- Does the Poco C85x 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Poco C85x 5G supports 5G.
- Is the Poco C85x 5G waterproof?
- It is rated IP52 for water and dust resistance.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Launch 10 Mar 2026, first sale 14 Mar (Flipkart). Base price conflict: ETV Bharat Rs 10,499, others Rs 10,999 (used). Colours: ETV Bharat lists Blue. microSD limit reported as 1TB (Fone Arena) or 2TB (press coverage). Peak nits 800 (810 HBM per Fone Arena). Adapter in box from a press coverage comparison (wattage not stated). NFC: a comparison page hints at none, unconfirmed (null). Stereo speakers, update policy not found. Dimensions from aggregator listings. No official page read.
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