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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2, 2025 | 8 January 2026 (manufacturer launch date) |
| Released | 2025-11-13 | 8 January 2026 (launch market; local availability varies) |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, November 13 | Released |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM: B2/3/5/8 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | WCDMA:B1/2/4/5/6/8/19 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28/66/71; LTE TDD: B38/40/41/42/48 |
| 5G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Composite back; plastic and aluminum-alloy die-cast mid-frame |
| Dimensions | 166.1 x 77.9 x 8.4 mm | 164 x 75.42 x 7.35 mm |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant | IP66 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual nano-SIM, dual standby; second slot shared with microSD; no eSIM |
| Weight | 215 g | 178g |
DISPLAY9 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 1200 nits (HBM) | Brightness: 3200 nits peak brightness, 800 nits (typ) |
| Color | — | Color depth: 12-bit (68.7 billion colors); DCI-P3 wide color gamut |
| Features | — | Always-on display; sunlight and reading modes; DC/high-frequency PWM dimming; no HDR display |
| Protection | ArmorShell glass | Gorilla Glass 7i / Panda Glass 1711 (manufacturer FAQ lists alternative glass suppliers) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | Up to 120Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels (~254 ppi density) | 1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~87.4% | 92% |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.77" |
| Type | IPS LCD, 144Hz | AMOLED |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core Arm Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55; up to 2.4 GHz |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno A710 |
| OS | Android 15, realme UI 6.0 | Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 at launch |
MEMORY5 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | Expandable storage up to 1TB |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB / 512GB |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) |
| Storage Type | — | LPDDR4X + UFS2.2 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB | 256GB / 512GB; 8 GB / 12 GB (availability varies by region) RAM |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Single LED flash; HDR photos; main-camera autofocus |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.96", PDAF | 50 MP main, f/1.8, autofocus; 2 MP depth, f/2.4, fixed focus |
| Video | 1080p@30/120fps | 4K at 30fps; 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Panorama | Fixed focus; HDR photos; EIS for video |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 20MP front camera, f/2.2 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p at 30fps; 720p at 30fps |
SOUND3 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Dual speakers |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Radio | No | No FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0; OTG; no DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES3 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Ai | — | Google Gemini, Circle to search with Google; AI Erase, AI Remove Reflection, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, AI Beautify |
| Satellite | — | No satellite communication |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Virtual proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Electronic compass; IR blaster; Gyroscope |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5520mAh (typ) |
| Charging Type | 45W wired; 10W reverse wired; bypass charging | 45W turbo charging; Up to 18W reverse charging |
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Silicon-anode battery; non-removable |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION6 fields
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Parrot Purple, Peacock Green | Black; Silver; Green |
| Compatibility | — | Global POCO M8 5G specification; nano-SIM + hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot. Available configurations and network support vary by region. |
| Cooling | — | No dedicated cooling system, according to Xiaomi’s model-specific FAQ |
| Launch Price (USD) | $269.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | RMX5253 | Region-specific variants |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦376,600 (Stored estimate) | ₦280,000 (Saved seller price · not yet reverified) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | C85 5G | Poco M8 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock | In-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock |