Realme C85
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- Release January 2026
- OS Android 15
- Display 6.8" IPS LCD
- Camera 50MP
- RAM 6GB / 8GB
- Battery 7000mAh
PROS
- 1 6.8-inch IPS LCD with 144Hz display (1200 nits HBM)
- 2 Snapdragon 685 chipset with 6GB/8GB RAM
- 3 50MP rear camera with 8MP selfie camera
- 4 7000mAh battery with 45W charging (reverse wired, bypass charging)
- 5 IP68/IP69K + MIL-STD-810H
- 6 RGB notification light on the back
CONS
- 1 Single rear primary camera (no ultrawide, no telephoto)
- 2 NFC is not supported
- 3 FM radio unconfirmed (MD table says Unspecified)
- 4 HD+ display only (720×1570, ~254 ppi)
- 5 No 3.5mm headphone jack
- 6 No 5G (the 5G C85 is a different phone)
Prices
Specification
Network
| Technology The mobile network technology the phone uses, such as GSM, HSPA or LTE. It determines which types of networks the phone can connect to. | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands The second-generation mobile network bands the phone can use for calls and basic data. Support for more bands means better compatibility with different networks. | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands The third-generation mobile network bands the phone supports for calls and mobile data. More supported bands mean better compatibility with different networks. | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands The fourth-generation (LTE) mobile network bands the phone supports. More supported bands mean better compatibility and coverage on different networks. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed The data speed the phone can support on mobile networks. Higher speeds mean faster downloads and uploads when the network supports them. | HSPA, LTE |
Body
| Dimensions The height, width and thickness of the phone, usually measured in millimetres. Smaller dimensions generally make a phone easier to hold. | 166.2 x 78 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight How heavy the phone is, measured in grams. A lower weight generally makes a phone more comfortable to hold for long periods. | 215 g |
| SIM The SIM card type and number the phone accepts, such as Nano-SIM or dual SIM. It determines how many mobile connections can be used. | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Others Additional specifications that do not fit the other categories. This lists any remaining relevant details about the phone. | IP68/IP69K (high-pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, RGB notification (on the back) |
Display
| Type The kind of display panel used in the phone. Different panel types affect colour, contrast and power use. | IPS LCD, 144Hz, 1200 nits (HBM) |
| Size The diagonal size of the display, measured in inches from corner to corner. | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels (~254 ppi density) |
| Resolution The number of pixels in the display, shown as width by height. Higher resolution generally means a sharper image. | 720 x 1570 pixels |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | 144Hz, 1200 nits (HBM) |
Platform
| OS The operating system software that runs the phone and its apps. Its version affects features, security and app compatibility. | Android 15, realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset The main processor platform that powers the device. It controls performance, power efficiency and supported features. | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU The central processing unit that runs apps and tasks. More cores and higher clock speeds generally mean faster performance. | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU The graphics processing unit that handles images, video and games. A more capable GPU generally gives smoother graphics and gaming. | Adreno 610 |
Memory
| Internal Storage The built-in storage space for apps, photos and files, measured in gigabytes. More storage lets you keep more content on the phone. | 128GB / 256GB |
| RAM The memory the phone uses to run apps and keep them open in the background, measured in gigabytes. More RAM generally helps multitasking run smoothly. | 6GB / 8GB |
| Variant A phone variant is a specific model or version of a phone that differs slightly from other versions of the same phone from the same manufacturer. These differences can include variations in colors, sizes, features, specifications, or other attributes that distinguish one variant from another. For example, smartphones can have different storage capacities and colors, and different iPhone variants can have different cellular bands. | 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB |
Camera
| Single A camera is a device that captures light and processes it into an image. It does this through a lens, which focuses the light onto a light-sensitive surface where a picture is formed. This could be film in traditional cameras or an electronic sensor in digital cameras. | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 28mm, 1/2.96", PDAF |
| Features Additional functions included for that part of the phone, such as special modes or enhancements. The list shows which extra functions are supported. | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video The meaning of VIDEO CAMERA is a camera that records video and usually audio | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Selfie camera The front-facing camera used for self-portraits and video calls. Higher megapixels can give more detail, along with features such as autofocus or flash. | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 26mm, 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
More
| Loudspeaker The built-in speaker used for calls on speakerphone, music and videos. It states whether the phone has one and its type, such as stereo speakers. | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack A round headphone port for wired headphones and audio accessories. If present, wired audio can be used without an adapter. | No |
| WLAN The Wi-Fi standards the phone supports for wireless internet. Newer standards generally offer faster speeds and better connections. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth A short-range wireless technology for connecting accessories such as headphones and speakers. A newer version generally offers better range, speed and power efficiency. | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS Satellite positioning used to find the phone location for maps and navigation. Support for more satellite systems can improve accuracy. | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS |
| NFC Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless feature for contactless payments and quick pairing. It works only over very short distances. | No |
| USB The USB port used for charging and data transfer. Newer USB versions generally offer faster transfer speeds and a reversible connector. | Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port An infrared (IR) port is a port on an electronic device that sends and receives data using infrared light. IR ports were commonly used in wireless devices to allow for fast communication with other devices, such as base stations. IR ports work by allowing two devices to face each other and share data using infrared rays within a range of 10 meters. | |
| Sensors Built-in sensors that detect motion, light, position and other conditions. They enable features such as auto-rotation, face unlock and navigation. | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Battery Type The kind of battery used in the phone and whether it can be removed. It describes the battery technology and form. | Si/C Li-Po 7000 mAh, non-removable |
| Battery Capacity The size of the battery, measured in milliamp-hours (mAh). A higher capacity usually means longer use between charges. | 7000 mAh |
| Charging How the battery is charged, including wired and wireless charging speeds in watts. Higher wattage usually means faster charging. | 45W wired, reverse wired, bypass charging |
| Made by The company that makes the device. It names the manufacturer responsible for the phone. | China |
| Color The color options in which the phone is available. Color choice does not affect performance or features. | Kingfisher Blue, Swan Black |
| Models The specific model numbers or variants of the phone sold in different regions. Different models may vary in bands or storage. | RMX5566 |
Disclaimer
We do not guarantee that the information of this page is 100% accurate and up to date. Read more
The Realme C85 4G is a tough, long-lasting budget phone built around a huge 7000mAh battery, 45W charging and genuine IP68/IP69K water resistance, priced from Rs. 48,999 in Pakistan. To be clear from the start, this is the C85 4G — Snapdragon 685, 4G-only, a single 50MP rear camera, a 7000mAh battery and model number RMX5566, released in January 2026. It is not the Realme C85 5G (Dimensity 6300, November 2025, RMX5253, in Green and Purple) and it is not the Realme C85 Pro (6.8-inch AMOLED, already listed on this site).
Design and Display
The C85 4G has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits of brightness in high-brightness mode, a 720 x 1570 resolution at about 254 ppi, and a screen-to-body ratio of about 87.2%. The front camera sits in a centre punch-hole — not a waterdrop notch. The phone measures 166.2 x 78 x 8.4 mm, weighs 215 g, takes Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, and has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It is rated IP68/IP69K, which means it can handle high-pressure water jets and immersion up to 6 metres for 30 minutes, it is MIL-STD-810H compliant, and there is an RGB notification light on the back. It comes in Kingfisher Blue and Swan Black.
Say it plainly: this is a 144Hz IPS LCD with good brightness, but only HD+ resolution. At 6.8 inches, about 254 ppi is visibly softer than a 1080p screen, and the phone is heavy at 215 g and thick at 8.4 mm because of the 7000mAh battery inside it. You get real durability here, not a slim, sharp display.
Performance
Inside is the Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm), an octa-core chip with four 2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 cores, paired with the Adreno 610 GPU. It comes with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage, in the variants 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. There is no claim of virtual RAM here, and no 5G — this is a 4G-only phone, on GSM, HSPA and LTE.
Say it plainly: the Snapdragon 685 is a 4G budget chip. It is fine for calls, messaging, video and light apps, but it is not for heavy games, and there is no 5G at all. If 5G matters to you, this is the wrong C85 — the 5G model is a different phone.
Camera
- Main: 50MP, f/1.8 wide, 28mm, 1/2.96-inch sensor, PDAF. LED flash, HDR and panorama. Video: 1080p at 30/60fps.
- Selfie: 8MP, f/2.0 wide, 26mm, 1/4.0-inch sensor, 1.12µm pixels. Panorama. Video: 1080p at 30/60fps.
The honest trade-off is that the 50MP main camera is the only lens — there is no ultrawide and no telephoto. The camera module has three large circles, but only one of them is a lens; the others are the RGB notification ring and a decorative element. This is not a dual or triple camera, and it should not be sold as one. The front camera has no HDR row in the specification table, so do not expect front HDR to be listed as a headline feature.
Battery and Charging
The battery is a non-removable Si/C Li-Po unit rated at 7000mAh, with 45W wired charging, reverse wired charging and bypass charging. Say it plainly: the 7000mAh battery is this phone’s best feature — two days of use is realistic — and 45W charging with bypass charging is genuinely good for this price. There is no wireless charging.
Software
The C85 4G runs Android 15 with realme UI 6.0. Android 15 is the launch software, so buyers should check the update path before buying. Because realme has not launched the C85 4G officially in Pakistan at this price, the buyer should also check that the unit ships with the international realme UI build, not a China-only build.
Price in Pakistan
The Realme C85 4G is priced from Rs. 48,999 in Pakistan. The 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB figures are on the MobileDokan basis used for this listing; the 8GB + 256GB figure is an Expected price from Pakistan retailer listings. The priced variants are:
6GB + 128GB — Official: Rs. 48,999
8GB + 128GB — Official: Rs. 53,999
8GB + 256GB — Expected: Rs. 64,999
| Model | Realme C85 |
| Price | PKR. 48,999 (Official) |
| Display | 6.8″ IPS LCD 720×1570 pixels |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| ROM | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Released | January 2026 |
A note on the other figures around: mymobile currently lists Rs. 52,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant and Rs. 64,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, and realme’s January 2026 launch prices were Rs. 53,999 for 8GB + 128GB and Rs. 59,999 for 8GB + 256GB. That is consistent with this listing using MobileDokan’s 8GB + 128GB price as its basis, and the 8GB + 256GB variant now has a priced row at Rs. 64,999 (Expected) on the four-source Pakistan retailer cluster (mymobile, WhatMobile, Hamariweb and UrduPoint all list 64,999); MobileDokan still carries no 8+256 row, and realme’s own launch price for this variant was Rs. 59,999 in January 2026. In Bangladesh, the Realme C85 4G 8GB + 256GB variant is listed at BDT 30,999, and the 5G C85 was priced at about Rs. 64,999 in India (around PKR 183,000) — neither of those is a Pakistan price for this phone.
Buying in Pakistan
- Check the exact variant: 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB all have prices here. The 8GB + 256GB price (Rs. 64,999) is an Expected figure from retailer listings, not a MobileDokan row — confirm what the seller’s price covers before paying.
- Confirm warranty: realme has not launched the C85 4G officially in Pakistan at this price, so this is not a realme Pakistan official price, regardless of the basis used.
- Check the phone is the C85 4G (Snapdragon 685, 4G-only, single 50MP, 7000mAh 45W, model RMX5566, Kingfisher Blue or Swan Black), not the C85 5G (Dimensity 6300, RMX5253, Green or Purple).
- Check the unit ships with the international realme UI build, not a China-only build.
- Test the side-mounted fingerprint sensor before paying.
- The camera module’s three circles are one lens plus the RGB ring — do not pay extra for a “triple camera”.
Final Verdict: A tough, long-lasting budget phone — a 7000mAh battery, 45W charging and IP68/IP69K for under Rs. 50,000
The Realme C85 4G is for someone who wants a cheap, durable phone with a huge battery, 45W charging, IP68/IP69K water resistance, a 144Hz display, an RGB notification light and a 7000mAh battery under Rs. 50,000, and who does not need ultrawide photography, 5G, NFC or a 1080p screen. It is a tough phone with a strong case for its 7000mAh battery at this price, but check the variant and the exact price before paying.
