Poco

Poco X-series has always been the bridge between its F-series and M-series. But that was until the brand introduced the new Poco X8 Pro series. The newest series now carves a new identity, making it one of the most expensive X-series smartphones from the brand. Also, this is the first time the brand has introduced the Pro Max model, following the trend in the market. Yes, we are talking about the Poco X8 Pro Max. The latest smartphone from the brand offers an interesting set of features and specifications, but comes with a hefty price tag.

Aside from the fact that the Poco C85 has specifications identical to the Redmi 15C, Poco's successor to the budget C75 aims to deliver the basics at a budget price. Compared to its predecessor, it has a brand-new design, a new processor, improved durability and a bigger battery with faster charging. It may appear that Poco has checked several items on the list of every budget smartphone buyer. But do these upgrades make sense when put together? And does the new Poco C85 offer enough value? Read on to find out!

Poco and Redmi are two sub-brands from Xiaomi that cater to the non-premium segment, offering value-for-money handsets with a good amount of features at an affordable price point. The newest addition to aid in the company's ambitions is the new Poco M8 5G. We recently reviewed the Redmi Note 15 5G, which has remarkably similar internals to the aforementioned handset, and found it to be great for everyday use, rather than a flashy upgrade.