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| The Poco C85 5G could be a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G. Pictured: a promo picture of the Poco-branded phone. |
Xiaomi’s sub-brand, Poco, is just days away from shaking up the budget 5G segment. The company has officially announced the Poco C85 5G will debut on December 9, 2025, and ahead of the launch, key specifications have been revealed—painting a picture of a formidable battery champion that looks very familiar.
The "Best Battery Experience" Promise
The headline feature is undeniably the power pack. Poco confirms the C85 5G will house a massive 6,000 mAh battery, which it boldly claims will deliver the "best battery experience" in its price range. For users tired of daily charging, this could be a game-changer. Supporting this large cell is 33W fast charging to top up quickly and a handy 10W reverse wired charging feature, turning the phone into a power bank for your other devices.
A Familiar Design with a 50MP Punch
From the officially shared visuals, the design language is no surprise to those following Xiaomi's portfolio. The Poco C85 5G bears a striking resemblance to the Redmi 15C 5G, confirming widespread speculation that this is a strategic rebrand.
The rear houses a dual-camera system, and Xiaomi has verified the primary sensor is a 50MP main camera. This matches the Redmi counterpart directly, suggesting similar photography capabilities aimed at delivering clear, detailed shots in good lighting.
Poco has been building anticipation on social media, showcasing the phone's design and key features. You can catch the official teasers from POCO India here:
Expected Performance and Display
If the rebrand holds true for internal specs, the Poco C85 5G is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. This 2024 mid-range processor should provide capable 5G performance for everyday tasks and light gaming.
The front is said to feature a large 6.9-inch IPS display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling. A peak HBM brightness of 810 nits is also confirmed, which should aid in outdoor visibility.
Global Availability and Missing Details
The primary differentiator from the Redmi model will be wider global availability. Poco phones are typically positioned for international markets, meaning this package could reach more regions than its Redmi sibling.
Practical features like a microSD card slot for storage expansion are also expected to carry over. For those looking to pick up a compatible card, popular options like the 128GB Samsung EVO Select are widely available.
The final piece of the puzzle—pricing—remains under wraps. However, we can look to the Redmi 15C 5G’s launch price as a strong indicator. It started at approximately INR 12,499 in India (around $138), and about €140 in Europe (roughly $163). Poco’s pricing is often aggressive, so we can hope for a competitive figure when the full details are revealed on December 9.
Stay tuned for the full reveal next week to see if the Poco C85 5G truly becomes the new battery life champion for the budget-conscious.
Some phones brag about “all-day battery.”
— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) December 3, 2025
The POCO C85 shows up with 6000mAh, finishes the day, starts the next one, and still has the audacity to charge others at 10W.
And when you’re finally ready to plug in, the 33W fast charging kicks in. pic.twitter.com/WdPWkYjNh0