Highlights
- Realme C85 5G debuts in India at ₹15,499 (4GB+128GB) and ₹16,999 (6GB+128GB).
- Key features – 6.8-inch HD+ LCD with 144Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 8GB RAM (expandable to 10GB), 50MP rear camera, 7000mAh battery with 45W fast charging and Realme UI 6.0 (Android 15).
- The phone has a Guinness World Record recognition for water resistance.
Realme has officially introduced the Realme C85 5G in India, the newest addition to its budget-friendly C series lineup. The smartphone arrives with major upgrades in display quality, battery life, durability, and connectivity, targeting users who need a reliable device built to endure long usage hours and rugged conditions.
The Realme C85 5G has also earned a Guinness World Record® for the “Most people performing a mobile phone water resistance test simultaneously,” reinforcing its image as a tough and dependable 5G smartphone. Here’s more on the phone’s features, price and availability.
Realme C85 5G – Pricing and Availability
The Realme C85 5G is available in Parrot Purple and Peacock Green colour options.
The pricing is as follows:
- 4GB + 128GB – ₹15,499
- 6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999
With a Rs 500 coupon discount, the effective prices drop to ₹14,999 and ₹16,499, respectively. Buyers can also avail a Rs 3,000 bump-up exchange offer online and enjoy 3 months of no-cost EMI.
The smartphone is now on sale via Realme.com, Flipkart, and offline retail stores across India.
Realme C85 5G – Key Features
The device features a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD panel with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1200 nits peak brightness. Under the hood, it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with a 5300+ mm² VC cooling system. The phone comes with 8GB RAM and supports up to 10GB Dynamic RAM expansion.
Running Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15, the C85 5G sports a 50MP main rear camera and includes AI Edit Genie for enhanced editing tools.
Durability is a major highlight as the smartphone carries an IP69 Pro rating, supports water submersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, and offers protection against 36 liquid types. It also boasts MIL-STD 810H military-grade toughness and can survive drops from up to 2 meters as well as withstand temperatures as high as 85°C.
Realme also reiterated the C85 5G’s durability by celebrating its Guinness World Record achievement for the world’s largest mobile phone water-resistance test.
Powering the device is a massive 7000mAh battery, promising up to 2 days of usage. It supports 45W fast charging and even includes 6.5W reverse wired charging. The smartphone comes with a single bottom-firing speaker but offers 400% Ultra Volume for louder audio output.
