Poco C85 Malaysia: Big Screen, Huge Battery, Under RM500

Poco C85 arrives under RM500 with a 6.9″ display, 6,000mAh battery, and up to 1TB expandable storage — perfect for budget buyers and backups.

If you’ve been hunting for a smartphone that won’t burn a hole in your wallet yet still ticks a lot of boxes, Xiaomi Malaysia has just dropped some exciting news. The Poco C85 is officially here and it’s shaking up the sub-RM500 market.

Poco C85 Malaysia: Big Screen, Huge Battery, Under RM500

Here’s the kicker: during the early bird promo 😱😱😱, you can snag it for as low as RM399. Yep, you read that right! It will just be under RM400 for a phone with a massive display and battery that’ll keep on going.

A Budget Phone With a Premium-Sized Battery  

Let’s start with what really stands out. Obviously, it is that  massive 6,000mAh battery. For context, that’s the kind of capacity you usually see in beefy gaming phones or outdoorsy devices designed to last for days. Pair that with the quad-curved back, and the Poco C85 is surprisingly comfortable to hold, despite its size.

I honestly think this makes it perfect for:

• Anyone on a tight budget who still wants a (relatively) reliable phone.
• Those looking for a backup device in case their main one dies.
• Parents who don’t want to hand over an expensive phone to their kids (and risk accidental toilet dives). 

Pricing & Variants – Still Under RM500!

You’ve got two options here:

• 6GB RAM + 128GB storage – RM439 (Early Bird: RM399)
• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – RM499 (Early Bird: RM459)  

Available exclusively through the official store on Shopee, Mi.com, and Lazada. The early bird deal runs 1st to 16th September — so if you’re interested, don’t sleep on it.  

Screen & Performance – Big and Bright

The Poco C85 boasts a huge 6.9-inch “Dot Drop” display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution (1600×720). Peak brightness hits 810 nits, which should keep things visible even under Malaysia’s rather unforgiving midday sun.

Under the hood, you’re looking at:

• MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra processor
• Up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
• Up to 256GB eMMC 5.1 storage

And yes — there’s microSD expansion up to 1TB. Honestly, the expandable storage is a huge plus, especially for anyone who stores tons of photos, videos, or offline media.

Cameras – Keeping It Simple

On the back, you’ve got a 50MP main camera (f/1.8) alongside a secondary lens that Xiaomi hasn’t gone into much detail about (probably just a supporting sensor). On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie camera nestled into the notch. Great for casual Instagram or video calls, though don’t expect to win photography awards.

Charging, Software & Extras

Some other things worth noting:

• 33W fast charging via USB-C
• IP64 dust & water resistance
• 3.5mm headphone jack (shoutout to wired-earphone lovers)
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor + AI face unlock
• NFC support
• Dual-SIM with 4G connectivity only
• Runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (based on Android) with some Google extras like “Circle to Search” and Google Gemini integration

Now, here’s my one little gripe — it’s 4G-only. In 2025, that feels a bit limiting, but at this price point, it’s hard to complain too much.  😓

 Final Thoughts about Poco C85

The Poco C85 isn’t trying to be a flagship killer. It’s a solid, reliable, and massively affordable smartphone for people who value battery life, screen size, and storage flexibility over bleeding-edge specs.

If you’re watching your spending, need a secondary phone, or want something for your kids that won’t cause nightmares if it gets dropped in the pool, then this will be a great buy. Just remember, it won’t give you 5G speeds.

What do you think? Would you pick the Poco C85 as your daily driver, or as a backup phone? Let’s chat in the comments below!