Poco C81x

$104.00
Brand: Poco
Category: Xiaomi Smart Phones
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Chipset: Unisoc T7250
Internal Storage: 64 GB
Battery: 5,200 mAh
RAM: 3 GB

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

4.6

BATTERY 6 / 10
Connectivity 3 / 10
Display 4 / 10
PERFORMANCE 4 / 10
BODY 6 / 10

PROS

Cheapest of the three
Lightest at 193 g
IP52 splash and dust resistance at this price

CONS

Only 3 GB RAM and 2 years of OS updates
Smallest battery (5,200 mAh) and dimmest screen (650 nits)

The Poco C81x is an entry-level 4G phone from Poco, Xiaomi’s sub-brand. The screen is a 6.88-inch HD+ LCD (720×1640) at 120Hz. The phone weighs 193 g, is 8.3 mm thick, has IP52 splash resistance and carries its fingerprint sensor on the side. Inside is a Unisoc T7250 with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage, the only configuration, and a microSD slot for more space. It launched on Android 15 with up to 2 major upgrades promised, where the C81 and C81 Pro get 4. Within the C81 line it has the least RAM and the lowest price.

The battery is 5,200mAh. Wired charging is 15W and reverse wired charging is 7.5W. The regular C81 has 6,300mAh and the C81 Pro has 6,000mAh, so this is the smallest of the three. 15W is slow even for 5,200mAh, and I found no usable-capacity figure or measured charge time.

In India it launched at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB + 64GB model. In Europe the price is about €90, and a US listing shows $106.24, which is an estimate, not an official price. It fits a cheap first or backup phone for someone who wants a big screen, a headphone jack and a microSD slot, and who can live without 5G or much multitasking. In Poco’s range it sits below the C81 (4GB/64GB, 6,300mAh, Android 16) and the C81 Pro (4GB RAM, 6,000mAh, up to 256GB storage). Rivals from other brands include the Realme C71 and the Infinix Hot 60i. The nearest direct match is the Poco C71, which has the same chipset, the same 6.88-inch 120Hz screen and the same 5,200mAh, 15W battery. The C71 launched in India at ₹6,499, which is ₹3,500 less than the C81x.

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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 C81x 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 C81x 4G
Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard.	3 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 9,999 (India)

Smartphone Display

Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is	6.88"
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 1640 (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.	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.	650 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 15 (2 years of OS updates)
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.	3 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
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, 1.8 GHz
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, HDR
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.	5,200 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 SIM (4G + 4G)
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.	Not confirmed
Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data	Not confirmed
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.	193 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.	171.79 x 77.8 x 8.26 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	Not confirmed
Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product.	Two colors only

Extras

Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification.	Not confirmed
Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing.	Not confirmed