Realme has introduced its latest budget 5G smartphone, the Realme C85 5G, in India. The handset arrives with a massive 7,000mAh battery and a 50MP Sony camera, offering users a combination of long-lasting performance and best camera visuals. The device also packs MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chipset, but the company has reserved the full array of specifications for those keen to explore the handset in detail.

Realme C85 5G display

The Realme C85 5G features a large 6.8-inch LCD panel with an HD+ resolution of 1570x720, delivering a screen-to-body ratio of 90.4%. The display supports a refresh rate of 144Hz, ensuring smooth scrolling and responsive animations, while the touch sampling rate goes up to 180Hz. The screen reaches a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, offering comfortable outdoor visibility.

Realme C85 5G performance

Powering the Realme C85 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset built on a 6nm process. The octa-core CPU includes two Arm Cortex-A76 cores clocked at up to 2.4GHz, ensuring dependable performance for everyday tasks and 5G connectivity.

Realme C85 5G camera

The smartphone sports a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary rear camera, offering image resolutions of up to 8192x6144 in 50MP mode and 4096x3072 in the standard 4:3 format. It features a 28mm focal length and a 76-degree field of view.

On the front, the device includes an 8MP AI camera with a 1/4-inch sensor, supporting a resolution of 3264x2448 in the 4:3 aspect ratio, along with a 25mm focal length and an 80-degree field of view.

Realme C85 5G battery

A key highlight of the Realme C85 5G is its sizeable 7,000mAh (typical) battery, which promises extended usage on a single charge. The handset supports 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging, allowing users to quickly power up the device when needed.

Realme C85 5G connectivity and software

The Realme C85 5G supports dual-standby 5G connectivity along with standard wireless options. It runs on realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15, bringing the latest software experience to users.

Realme C85 5G design and build

The device weighs approximately 215 grams and measures 166.07mm in length, 77.93mm in width, and around 8.38mm in depth. It is available in two colour variants: Parrot Purple and Peacock Green, offering users a vibrant and stylish finish.

Realme C85 5G price in India and availability

Realme has set the starting price of the Realme C85 5G at ₹16,499 for the entry-level variant, which comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The higher-specced model, offering 6GB of RAM alongside the same 128GB storage, is listed at ₹17,999.

For early buyers, the company is offering special introductory pricing, bringing the two versions down to ₹14,999 and ₹16,499 respectively, with coupons and promotional reductions applied. The handset will officially go on sale in India on December 1 at noon.