Realme's next C-series phone has quietly slipped out ahead of launch -- and it looks like a serious upgrade. The Realme C85 Pro has surfaced in a batch of hands-on images and a leaked video, giving us our first proper look at the successor to the Realme C75, launched back in November last year.
The C85 Pro will reportedly come in black, green, and purple. While the camera island on the back looks similar to the C75, Realme has updated the texture on the rear panel to give it a refreshed look. The camera module also houses a ring light, adding a visual twist to the design. However, the features associated with this ring light -- such as whether it doubles as a notification indicator -- are unclear at this point.
Realme has already confirmed a 7,000mAh battery, which is huge by any standard, and certification listings show it'll support 45W fast charging. The device is also tipped to come with an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
The C85 Pro is said to feature a 6.8-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It'll reportedly run on the 6nm Snapdragon 685 -- an upgrade over the 12nm-based MediaTek Helio G92 Max used in the C75 4G. Wireless connectivity might still be a dealbreaker, though, as the Snapdragon 685 is a 4G-only chipset. Still, for regions where 5G connectivity remains unavailable or unreliable, this phone could be a solid fit.
As for imaging, there's a 50MP main camera paired with a secondary, unspecified sensor. The hands-on video shows 1x and 2x zoom options, confirming the lack of an ultrawide camera -- just like the C75.
The predecessor packed a 6,000mAh battery, so the 1,000mAh bump, combined with the new light ring on the back, could serve as two of the phone's main selling points. Pricing isn't official yet, but we'll likely know more as we inch closer to launch.