Realme C85 5G launched in India: You won’t believe what this budget phone offers
Mumbai/IBNS: Realme has launched its newest budget-segment 5G smartphone, the Realme C85 5G, in India. Targeted at users seeking a large-screen phone with strong battery life, modern 5G connectivity and rugged build — all at an affordable price — the C85 5G hopes to make a mark in the entry-level to mid-range segment.
Realme confirmed the device will go on sale starting December 1 via its official website and major e-commerce platforms.
Key Features
Display: 6.8-inch HD+ LCD, with up to 144 Hz refresh rate, up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, touch-sampling rate up to 180 Hz.
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (octa-core) with ARM Mali-G57 GPU.
Memory and Storage: Up to 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage (UFS 2.2). There’s also support for Dynamic RAM expansion.
Battery: Massive 7,000 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging support, plus 6.5 W reverse charging. According to Realme, the battery can deliver about 22 hours of video playback, 50 hours of calling, or up to 145 hours of music playback.
Camera: 50 MP Sony IMX852 rear camera with f/1.8 aperture + 8 MP front camera.
Durability and Build: IP69-rated dust and water resistance, MIL-STD 810H shock resistance.
OS & UI: Ships with Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15.
Other features: 5G + 4G support, USB-C, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, multiple global navigation support (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo), side-mounted fingerprint sensor, single speaker, 3.5 mm audio jack.
Price and Availability (in India)
- 4 GB + 128 GB variant: ₹15,499 (introductory offer ₹14,999)
- 6 GB + 128 GB variant: ₹16,999 (introductory offer ~₹16,499)
- Available in Parrot Purple and Peacock Green colours.
- Sales start from December 1, 2025 (via Flipkart and Realme India website) following launch.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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