Xiaomi Poco C85
$168Starting price · USBudget2025
6.8
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.9"
Display
50MP
Camera
6,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
33W
Charging
211g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Poco C85 is a highly competitive budget device offering excellent battery capacity and a high refresh rate display for its price point. Performance is estimated from the Dimensity 6300 chipset, which is appropriate for this tier. While the display resolution is low and the camera system is basic, the overall value proposition is very strong for entry-level users.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.5
Performance6.0
Battery8.5
Display6.0
Build6.5
Value8.5
Strengths
6000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging
120Hz refresh rate display
Dedicated microSDXC card slot
5G connectivity
3.5mm headphone jack
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Basic camera system lacks OIS and telephoto
Limited video recording capability (1080p)
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