Poco C81

$115.00
Brand: Poco
Category: Xiaomi Smart Phones
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Chipset: Unisoc T7250
Internal Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 6,300 mAh
RAM: 4 GB

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

4.2

BATTERY 6 / 10
Connectivity 6 / 10
Display 5 / 10
PERFORMANCE 2 / 10
BODY 2 / 10

PROS

Longest software support of the three: Android 16 with 4 OS upgrades
Big battery and the brightest screen (800 nits)
Headphone jack, FM radio and microSD slot

CONS

Only 4 GB RAM
Low HD+ resolution

The Poco C81 is an entry-level 4G phone from Poco, Xiaomi’s sub-brand. The screen is a 6.9-inch HD+ IPS panel at 120Hz. The phone has a side fingerprint sensor and IP52 splash resistance, weighs 208 g and is 8.15 mm thick. There is one configuration, 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, on a Unisoc T7250. It ships with Android 16 (HyperOS 3), and Poco promises 4 OS upgrades and 6 years of security patches. That is a long update window for a phone under ₹11,000.

The battery is 6,300mAh and sealed. Wired charging tops out at 15W, and reverse wired charging is 7.5W over USB-C. 15W is slow for this capacity, so a full charge will take a while. Poco has not published a usable-capacity figure or a charge time.

In India the C81 launched at ₹10,999 and went on sale April 27 (about Php 7,100). A US listing shows $116.87, though that is an estimate, not an official price. It makes sense for someone who wants a cheap 4G phone with a big battery and long update support and doesn’t need 5G or a sharp screen. Within Poco’s range it sits above the C81x (₹9,999, 3GB RAM, 5,200mAh) and close to the C81 Pro (₹9,299, 6,000mAh). Realme’s C81 and the Infinix Hot 60i are the main rivals from other brands. The nearest direct match is the Realme C71: same 6,300mAh battery, same 15W charging, and a 4GB/64GB variant. It runs Android 15 and has a smaller 6.74-inch, 90Hz screen.

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Full Specifications

Identification

Phone ID A phone ID typically refers to a unique hardware identifier like an IMEI Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that distinguishes your specific physical phone from any other device.	POCO C81 4G
Brand / Model A brand model is a strategic framework that defines how a company builds, positions, and manages its identity to connect with customers and guide business decisions.	POCO C81 4G
Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard.	4 GB + 64 GB
Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public	April 23, 2026
Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service	Rs 10,999 (India)

Smartphone Display

Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is	6.9"
Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI).	720 x 1600 (HD+)
Panel type The panel type of a screen or monitor refers to the specific liquid crystal or diode technology used to display images, which dictates the screen's color accuracy, viewing angles, contrast, and speed.	IPS LCD
Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows.	120 Hz
Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area.	800 nits

Smartphone Performance

Operating system An operating system (OS) is the main system software that manages a computer's physical hardware and provides a base for other programs to run	Android 16, HyperOS 3 (4 OS upgrades)
Chipset A chipset is a group of microchips on a computer's motherboard or electronic device that manages the flow of data between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices.	Unisoc T7250
RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a device's short-term memory used to temporarily store data that the processor needs right now.	4 GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage Internal storage is the built-in, permanent memory inside a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer used to hold the operating system, apps, and your personal files.	64 GB, microSD up to 2 TB
CPU cores A CPU core is an independent processing unit inside a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that reads and executes program instructions.	8 cores (2 big + 6 small; 2x 1.8 GHz A75 + 6x 1.6 GHz A55)
GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics.	Mali-G57

Camera

Main camera A main camera (or primary camera) is the principal, highest-quality imaging lens and sensor system on a device—most commonly located on the rear of a smartphone.	13 MP, LED flash
Front camera A front camera is a built-in lens on the same side as a device's screen—such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop—that points directly at the user.	8 MP
Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen.	Not confirmed

Smartphone Battery & Charging

Battery Capacity Battery capacity is the total amount of electrical energy a battery can store and deliver, functioning much like the size of a fuel tank.	6,300 mAh
Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery.	15 W
Wireless Charging Wireless charging is a cable-free method that powers electronic devices by transferring energy through electromagnetic fields instead of a physical plug.

Smartphone Connectivity

5G support 5G support means a device or network can connect to the fifth-generation cellular mobile network, delivering much faster download speeds and lower response times than older 4e and 4G LTE systems.
SIM type A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) type or size refers to the physical dimensions or digital architecture of the smart chip that connects your phone to a mobile network.	Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi version A Wi-Fi version is a specific generation or technical standard of wireless networking technology that determines your device's speed, range, and connection quality.	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual-band
Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data	5.2
NFC NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that lets two electronic devices exchange data when they are placed a few centimeters apart.
USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a global standard connection for passing data, power, and video signals between computers and electronic devices.	USB-C

Build & Design

Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object.	208 g
Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation.	171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing	IP52 (splash resistant)
Dust rating A dust rating is the first number in an Ingress Protection (IP) code that shows how well a device keeps out solid objects and dust.	Dust proof (IP5X)
Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products	Glass front, plastic frame and back
Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product.	Elite Black, Ice Blue, Sunset Gold

Extras

Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification.	Fingerprint
Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing.	Single loudspeaker, 3.5 mm jack, FM radio