POCO C61 spotted on Bluetooth SIG, BIS websites; might be rebranded Redmi A3

Published On: March 1, 2024

Highlights

POCO C61 is expected to be launched soon In India.
This phone might be a rebranded version of the Redmi A3.
The Redmi A3 was launched in India in mid-February.

Smartphone brand POCO might be planning to unveil a new C-series phone – POCO C61 – in India and globally. However, the company has not revealed any details about it. Ahead of that, the POCO C61 has been spotted at the Bluetooth SIG listing and BIS certifications, which hints that the smartphone is expected to launch soon. The listing also indicates that it might be a rebranded version of the recently launched Redmi A3.

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POCO C61 SIG and BIS certification details

Spotted by MSP, the upcoming POCO C61‘s Bluetooth SIG listing reveals the model number 2312BPC51H.
The POCO C61 moniker for the smartphone is confirmed through the Bluetooth SIG listing.

According to the listing, the POCO C61 will support Bluetooth 5.4 protocol and come pre-installed with Android 14.
The device’s model number, 2312BPC51H, is also confirmed through the BIS certification.

POCO C61 specifications (expected)

The certifications did not reveal any specifications of the upcoming POCO phone. However, as per the report, the company plans to introduce the POCO C61 as a rebranded version of the Redmi A3. It’s important to note that the smartphone was recently launched in India. Therefore, we can speculate on the possible specifications of the POCO C61 by looking at the features of the Redmi A3.

Display: The Redmi A3 features a 6.7-inch HD 90Hz display and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
Chipset: This Redmi smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor.
Rear cameras: The recently launched Redmi A3 sports an 8MP dual AI camera.
Selfie camera: On the front of the Redmi A3, there’s a 5MP front camera.
Storage: It comes in three storage options – 3GB+64GB, 4GB+128GB, and 6GB+128GB. Additionally, it offers an SD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB.
Battery: The Redmi A3 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support via a USB Type-C port.

In India, the Redmi A3 was launched with different pricing tiers. The base model with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage was launched at Rs 7,299, while the 4GB + 128GB variant was unveiled at Rs 8,299. Additionally, a higher-end version with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage was launched for Rs 9,299.