Poco C61 with MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, 90Hz Display, Android 14 Launched in India: Price, Specs, Availability

Poco has officially released a new budget smartphone in India in its C series. The Poco C61 debuts in the country’s ultra-affordable sub-10K segment to take on the likes of the .

The Poco C61 features a MediaTek chipset, a large battery, a tall 90Hz display, a dual-rear camera setup, and a fingerprint reader. Now, let’s take a look at the full specifications, pricing, and availability of the Poco C61.

Poco C61 Specifications

Th Poco C61 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone comes with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. Moreover, up to 6GB of unused storage can be utilized as virtual RAM.

The Poco C61 packs a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 10W wired charging through a USB Type-C port, while a compatible adapter is included in the box. Poco’s latest affordable smartphone also sports a 6.71-inch HD+ LCD screen with a peak brightness of 500 nits. The display features a 90Hz refresh rate and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.

In terms of optics, the Poco C61 features a dual-camera setup with an 8 MP primary sensor and a secondary AI lens. Up front, there’s a 5 MP selfie camera. The Poco C61 boasts a side-mounted fingerprint reader and a 3.5mm audio jack. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 5, and more. The Poco C61 runs Android 14-based MIUI.

Poco C61 Pricing, Offers, Availability

The Poco C61 price in India starts from Rs 7,499 for the base 4GB/64GB model, while the 6GB/128GB variant will set you back Rs 8,499. The Poco C61 is offered in Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, and Mystical Green color options.

Customers who purchase the Poco C61 using credit cards from select banks can get a discount of Rs 500 on the device. The Poco C61 will go on sale in India through Flipkart from March 28 at 12 noon.

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