Xiaomi is bringing a new budget-friendly entry into the Philippines – the Poco C85. Priced below the PhP 7,000 mark, the C85 promises practical features and stylish design without breaking the bank.
The Poco C85 comes with a 6.9-inch 1600 x 720 120Hz display with support for Wet Touch Technology 2.0 that allows it to be responsive even when being used with wet hands. Complementing the display is a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chip with up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.
Its chassis is designed with a 3D quad-curved back, which is rounded on all sides. Its body is also rated for IP64 dust and water resistance to improve weather resistance. Cameras include a 50MP f/1.8 main camera at the back and an 8MP f/2.0 front-facing shooter.
They smartphone runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 and comes with support for Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, and Xiaomi-exclusive tools like Call sync and Shared clipboard.
Powering the wholedeviceis a 6,000mAh battery that supports 33W Fast Charging and 10W reverse charging. Xiaomi says that it can maintain up to 80% of its original capacity after 1,000 full charge cycles for extended longevity.
The Poco C85 is starts at PhP 5,499 in the Philippines. They are offering it in two variants: 6GB/128GB for PhP 5,499 and PhP 8GB/256GB for PhP 6,499.
The smartphone is currently available as a Shopee exclusive. Until September 11, 2025, you can get the 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB models for PhP 4,899 and PhP 5,799, respectively. Additionally, you can enjoy a PhP 100 shop voucher, 10% off Shopee voucher, and free shipping.
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
Screen | 6.9-inch IPS, 1600 x 720, 120Hz, 83% NTSC |
RAM | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X |
OS | Android 15, Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
Rear Camera | 50MP f/1.8 |
Front Camera | 8MP f/2.0 |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB eMMC 5.1 |
Network | Dual-SIM, 4G LTE |
Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C, 3.5mm Audio Jack |
Battery | 6,000mAh, 33W Fast Charging |
Others | Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner, IP64 Dust and Water Resistance |
Dimensions | 171.56 x 79.47 x 7.99mm |
Weight | 205g |
Colors | Purple, Black, Green |