Poco has expanded its smartphone lineup with the launch of the all-new C81 series in India. The company has introduced the Poco C81 and Poco C81x, both featuring HD+ displays and running on the latest Android operating system. The Poco C81 comes with Android 16, while the C81x runs Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2. Poco has promised four years of OS updates and six years of security updates for both devices, ensuring long-term software support.
Price and Availability
The Poco C81x (3GB + 64GB) is priced at Rs 9,999, while the Poco C81 (4GB + 64GB) costs Rs 10,999. The series will be available exclusively on Flipkart in India, with sales starting from April 27, 2026.
Specifications
Display
The Poco C81x sports a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate for smoother visuals. The Poco C81 features a slightly larger 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen.
Processor and Performance
Both devices are powered by the 1.8 GHz octa-core UNISOC T7250 processor built on a 12nm process, paired with a Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. They come with 3GB or 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD card.
Camera
For photography, both models feature a 13MP rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, accompanied by a secondary sensor and LED flash. The front houses an 8MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture.
Battery and Charging
The Poco C81x packs a 5200mAh battery, while the Poco C81 has a larger 6300mAh battery. Both support 15W fast charging with an in-box charger and 7.5W reverse charging.
Other Features
Both devices carry an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance. Connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS (B1C), along with a USB Type-C port. They also feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, bottom-ported speaker, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
