Realme C85
From Rs 52,999
Memory
62
Spec Score
A large battery phone with decent performance and IP68 rating
Realme C85 Full Specifications
| Launch & Availability | |
| Released | 12 January 2026 |
| Status | Available |
| PTA Approved | Yes |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / WCDMA / LTE |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA Band 1/5/8 |
| 4G Bands | LTE FDD Band 1/3/5/7/8/20/28, LTE TDD Band 38/40/41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Body & Design | |
| Dimensions | 166.18 x 78.03 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 212 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant |
| Colors | Green, Purple |
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| Display | |
| Type | LCD |
| Size | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 1570 x 720 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Platform | |
| Operating System | Android 15, realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 685 Mobile Platform |
| CPU | 8 Cores |
| GPU | Adreno [email protected] |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.96", PDAF Features LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Megapixels | 50 MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080P video: 30 fps, 720P video: 30 fps |
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| Selfie Camera | |
| Camera | 8MP; f/2.0; 80°; 4P lens |
| Video | 1080P video: 30 fps |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charge |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm Audio Jack, Speaker Phone |
| Connectivity | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| Positioning | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared Port | No |
| USB | Type-C |
| Radio | No |
| Features & Sensors | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Side fingerprint sensor |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted |
| PUBG / Gaming | 60FPS |
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Pros & Cons
What we like
- All-day battery life
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Fast 45W charging
- High refresh rate display
- Good build quality
What could be better
- Low display resolution
- No telephoto lens
- Plastic frame feels cheap
- Limited camera video capabilities
Realme C85 Review & Overview
Realme C85 was officially launched on January 12, 2026, in Pakistan. The phone is available in Pakistan in the following variants:
8GB + 128GB — PKR 52,999
8GB + 256GB — PKR 64,999
The Realme C85 features a 6.8-inch 144Hz IPS LCD display, a 50MP rear camera, 8MP selfie camera, and a large 7000mAh battery. It runs Android 15 with Realme UI 6.0 and is available in Green and Purple colors.
Display
- 6.8-inch IPS LCD display
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations
- Up to 1200 nits HBM brightness
- 720 × 1570 pixels resolution
- Around 254 PPI pixel density
- Around 87.4% screen-to-body ratio
- 19.5:9 aspect ratio
- Suitable for gaming, streaming, browsing, and social media
Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) chipset
- Octa-core processor
- 2 × 2.4GHz Cortex-A76 performance cores
- 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 efficiency cores
- Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- 5G connectivity support
- Designed for smooth everyday performance
- Suitable for social media, multitasking, streaming, and casual gaming
- 6nm process provides a balance between performance and battery efficiency
RAM & Storage
- 8GB RAM in the available variants
- 128GB internal storage in the base variant
- 256GB internal storage in the higher variant
- microSDXC card support
- Memory card uses the shared SIM slot
- Suitable for storing apps, photos, videos, games, and documents
Camera
- 50MP primary rear camera
- f/1.8 aperture
- PDAF for fast focusing
- LED flash
- HDR support
- Panorama mode
- Rear camera supports 1080p video recording
- Slow-motion recording up to 120fps at 1080p
- 8MP front selfie camera
- f/2.0 aperture
- Panorama support
- Front camera supports 1080p video recording at 30fps
- Suitable for everyday photography, selfies, video calls, and social media
Battery
- Large 7000mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery
- 45W wired fast charging
- Reverse wired charging
- Bypass charging support
- Large battery designed for extended daily use
- Suitable for gaming, video streaming, browsing, and social media
- Designed to provide long-lasting battery backup
Software
- Android 15 operating system
- Realme UI 6.0
- Modern Android features and customization options
- Optimized software for everyday use
- Designed for smooth multitasking and daily applications
SIM & Connectivity
- Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM support
- 5G SA/NSA connectivity
- 4G LTE support
- 3G HSPA support
- 2G GSM support
- Dual-band Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 5.3
- GPS
- GALILEO
- GLONASS
- QZSS
- BDS
- NFC support, depending on market
- USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG
- No FM radio
Design & Build
- Dimensions: 166.1 × 77.9 × 8.4 mm
- Weight: 215g
- Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM design
- IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance
- Water resistance up to 6 meters for 30 minutes
- High-pressure water jet resistance
- MIL-STD-810H compliant
- RGB notification light on the back
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, and compass sensors
- Stereo? The provided specifications list a loudspeaker but do not specify stereo speakers
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- Available in Green and Purple colors
Bottom Line
The Realme C85 is a good option for users looking for a budget 5G smartphone with a large display, long battery life, and durable construction. Its 144Hz display, Dimensity 6300 chipset, 50MP camera, 7000mAh battery, and IP68/IP69K protection make it a well-rounded choice for everyday use.
Alternatives in the Same Budget
- Tecno Camon 50 Pro — Offers an AMOLED display, stronger camera setup, and a 6500mAh battery
- Realme 16 Pro — A higher-end Realme option with an AMOLED display, 200MP camera, and powerful performance
- Tecno Camon 50 — A balanced option with a large display, good cameras, and long battery life
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