CP PLUSUpdated 10 October 2026By Himanshu Gupta
CP PLUS CP-F85B Review (2026): India Price, Pros and Cons
4K front + Full HD cabin CarKam with GPS — rideshare-friendly without a rear camera
CP PLUS CP-F85B Dual Channel
₹21,590₹12,199
How we scored this dash cam
Weighted framework based on image quality, night vision, parking mode, build, app, and value.
- Image Quality8.630%
- Night Vision8.425%
- Parking Mode8.215%
- Build Quality7.210%
- App Experience7.610%
- Value7.010%
Our verdict
Verdict
The CP PLUS CP-F85B is the front + cabin sibling of the F86C: 4K/8MP front recording, Full HD inward cabin camera with IR night LEDs, GPS, Wi‑Fi/CarKam app, and parking mode via hardwire. Skip it if you need an exterior rear camera — that is the F86C or F83C. At around ₹12,199 on Amazon India deals, it is a sensible pick for Uber/Ola drivers who want cabin evidence without paying for a full triple kit, with the usual CP PLUS caveats of a thinner owner-review trail than 70mai or VIOFO.
Key features
- 4K front + 1080p cabin
- GPS logging
- CarKam Wi‑Fi app
- 940nm IR cabin night vision
- G-sensor lock
- Parking mode with hardwire
- 2.0″ IPS display
- Up to 1TB microSD
Pros & cons
Pros
- 4K front detail with dedicated cabin channel
- IR night LEDs for cabin recording after dark
- Built-in GPS and CarKam app control
- Cheaper than the triple-channel F86C/F83C
- Sony STARVIS front claim for low-light roads
- Up to 1TB microSD support
Cons
- No exterior rear camera in the box
- Parking/time-lapse need a hardwire kit
- 2.0″ screen is basic for menu work
- Fewer long-term owner reports than global brands
- Cabin-only dual setup is wrong for highway rear-end evidence
In-depth review
Choose the F85B when cabin coverage matters more than a bumper-mounted rear camera — typical for rideshare drivers documenting passenger interactions while still capturing 4K road footage ahead.
Specs mirror the newer CarKam family: H.265, GPS, G-sensor, WDR, and hardwire-dependent parking/time-lapse. The 2″ screen is for quick checks; most clip management happens in the CarKam app.
If you later decide you need exterior rear coverage, step up to the CP-F86C or CP-F83C rather than bolting a random third-party rear cam onto this kit.
Full specifications
| Resolution | 4K front / 1080p cabin |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Field of view | 139° diagonal (front) |
| Night vision | STARVIS front + 940nm IR cabin |
| Parking mode | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
| Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Cloud | No |
| Capacitor (heat) | No |
| Screen | 2.0" IPS |
| Storage | Up to 1TB microSD (Class 10 U3) |
| Operating temp | -10°C to 60°C |
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Does the CP PLUS CP-F85B have a supercapacitor?
No — the CP PLUS CP-F85B uses a battery power path rather than a supercapacitor. Use a windshield shade in peak summer and consider a capacitor model if heat shutdowns become an issue.
What is the CP PLUS CP-F85B operating temperature?
Rated operating range is -10°C to 60°C. Real-world Indian dashboard heat can still exceed comfortable limits in direct sun, so mounting and shade matter.
Can the CP PLUS CP-F85B read license plates at night?
Night performance is listed as STARVIS front + 940nm IR cabin. Nearby plates on lit roads are the realistic target; distant night plates need higher-end STARVIS 2 dual-channel units.
Is the CP PLUS CP-F85B rear camera waterproof?
The rear camera is designed for exterior mounting in rain and spray. Seal the cable pass-through; that seal — not the shell — is the usual failure point.
Compare with similar dash cams
Same price range (₹10,000 – ₹25,000) — see how CP PLUS CP-F85B Dual Channel stacks up.
| Score | 8.2/10 | 9.6/10 | 9.4/10 | 9.2/10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (₹) | ₹12,199 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹11,999 |
| Channels | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Resolution | 4K front / 1080p cabin | 4K @ 30fps | 4K @ 30fps | 1944P front / 1080P rear |
| Parking mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi‑Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capacitor | No | No | No | No |
| Storage | Up to 1TB microSD (Class 10 U3) | Up to 256GB | Up to 512GB | Up to 256GB microSD |
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