realme Philippines has launched the realme C85 5G, the first C-Series budget smartphone to combine a large 7000mAh battery with 5G connectivity. The device is available for as low as ₱10,989 on the official realme TikTok Shop, with a suggested retail price of ₱14,999.

The realme C85 5G is designed for heavy use, offering up to 15 hours of continuous gaming or 28 hours of video playback. Even when the battery is nearly empty, it can last up to nine hours on standby at 1% charge. Charging is supported by 45W SUPERVOOC technology, which fills the battery to 50% in 42 minutes. The battery is also optimized to retain 80% of its health after six years of use.

The phone is built to be durable, featuring Military-Grade Shock Resistance and a triple IP rating (IP66/68/69K), which protects it against drops, dust, water jets, and submersion. In internal tests, the device survived a 20ft dive and exposure to 36 types of liquids, including coffee, soda, and household cleaning solutions.

The C85 5G runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, providing fast 5G speeds for gaming, downloads, and daily tasks. It includes a vapor chamber cooling system to keep the device cool under heavy use and supports up to 24GB of Dynamic RAM for smooth multitasking.

Key specifications:

  • Display: 6.8-inch 144Hz HD+ display
  • Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
  • Battery: 7000mAh, 45W SUPERVOOC charging
  • RAM: Up to 24GB Dynamic RAM
  • Durability: Military-Grade Shock Resistance, IP66/68/69K
  • Connectivity: 5G
  • Pricing: ₱10,989 (TikTok Shop), ₱14,999 SRP

By Marlet Salazar

Marlet Salazar is a technology writer focusing on cybersecurity. In 2018, driven by her passion for the tech industry, she founded Back End News through bootstrapped funding. She honed her writing skills at the Philippine Daily Inquirer, rising from proofreader to desk editor through the years.

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