POCO C61 with 90Hz HD+ display, MediaTek G36 SoC, 5000mAh battery launched in India: price, specs

POCO C61 price in India, availability

• The new POCO C61 has been unveiled at an entry-level price in India, and it will be available for purchase via Flipkart starting March 28th at 12 noon.
• It is priced at Rs 6,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 7,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. These prices include a Rs 500 coupon offer for the first day
• The POCO C61 is launched in Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black, and Mystical Green colour options for Indian consumers.

POCO C61 specifications

The POCO C61 introduces a sleek design with its premium glass back and features a large circular camera module, which looks similar to the Redmi A3.

The phone features a 6.71-inch 90Hz HD+ display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and up to 500 nits peak brightness. The smartphone is equipped with the MediaTek G36 SoC for smooth performance and is paired with 12GB RAM (which includes 6GB virtual RAM) and 128GB internal storage.

Regarding optics, the POCO C61 offers an 8MP AI dual rear camera setup and a 5MP front shooter for selfies. The photography features of the C61 include various modes such as AI portrait mode, Photo mode, Timed burst, and HDR, among others.

The POCO C61 offers a 5,000mAh battery with Type-C charging. Additionally, the phone incorporates a fast side-mounted fingerprint sensor for added security.

POCO C61 alternatives

The POCO C61 has hit the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 7,499. However, there are other options available in this price range. For example, the TECNO POP 8 is priced at Rs 6,799 for the 4GB+64GB storage variant.

Additionally, the Realme C53 offers a 4GB+128GB variant for Rs 8,999, while the Redmi 13C's equivalent storage option is priced at Rs 10,999. Furthermore, the Infinix HOT 40i comes with 8GB+256GB storage and is available for Rs 9,299.