Overall Score
45.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#2905)45.3
Performance(#3181)70.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2510)75.8
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#3074)16.7
Connectivity(#3017)57.6
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Poco C61
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Poco C61 features a sleek design with dimensions of 168.4 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 199g, available in Black, Blue, and Green.
- It sports a 6.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 500 nits brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, it offers octa-core performance with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage.
- The rear camera consists of an 8 MP main sensor capable of 1080p video recording, while a 5 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The device is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery, supporting 10W charging but lacking wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 14 with MIUI, it provides a modern software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 5.4, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone features a USB Type-C 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack for audio.
- Overall, the Poco C61 combines essential features with a solid build and performance for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, March 26
Announced2024, March 26
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.71"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions168.4 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight199 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green
Foldable✗
SAR0.84 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14, MIUI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass