POCO C31 smartphone is the entry-level device the company launched in September last year in India. The company recently announced that the phone has crossed the 1 million sales mark by the second quarter of 2022.

The POCO C31 delivered a value disruption unheard of in its market thanks to its premium chipset, triple camera system, and big 5,000mAh battery. With its distinctive look and extensive feature set, POCO C31 was the second C-series product, following POCO C3, to reach 1 million sales.

The POCO C series has consistently offered good value-for-money specifications at that price point and is targeted at the sub-ten thousand rupee market in India. Recently, the POCO C3 sold more than 2 million units in January 2022.

Notably, the POCO C31 is identically similar to the POCO C3 when it comes to the build of the two devices, with only one major difference being the newer device does not sport the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Consequently, the device has the same 6.53-inch LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 720 x 1600 (HD+), and a dewdrop notch. It is driven by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC with 32GB/64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and 3GB/4GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

On the rear of the device are three cameras: a 13MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. It conceals a 5MP selfie camera inside the notch on the front.

The phone offers dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, VoWiFi, single-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0 in terms of connectivity. Its operating system is MIUI 12, which is based on Android 10. The phone also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a MicroUSB connector, a 3.5mm headphone socket, a P2i nano-coating for splash protection, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

This sales record seems to be a really strong performance for both POCO and the series. Sales numbers like this might influence other OEMs to develop a smartphone that is both affordable and offers an excellent user experience, offering consumers additional options.

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It’s a known fact that POCO smartphones run MIUI like Xiaomi (formerly Mi) and Redmi-branded devices. Hence, POCO recruits MIUI testers for its handsets from time to time. The brand has now opened registrations for the recruitment of a fresh batch of testers.

According to an official announcement post on POCO Community, the brand is looking for testers interested in trying out MIUI Stable ROM. These users will be the first to use stable builds before they are rolled out to the general public.

They will be responsible for providing feedback on new software builds. They are expected to point out bugs and offer suggestions. They should be aware of the issues while using beta software and are recommended to have the ability to recover phones in case of any failure.

Most importantly, POCO is only accepting applicants who are at least 18 years of old. This means curious teenagers cannot enroll in the program.

POCO is currently recruiting MIUI Stable ROM testers for the following devices.

• POCO M4 Pro 5G

  • Global
  • EEA

• POCO X3 GT

  • Global
  • Indonesia
  • Turkey

• POCO X3 Pro

  • Global
  • EEA
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Rusia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO F3

  • Global
  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO M3

  • Global
  • EEA
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Rusia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO X3 / POCO X3 NFC

  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey

• POCO F2 Pro

  • Global
  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey

• POCO F3 GT

  • India

• POCO M3 Pro 5G

  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Russia

• POCO C3

  • India

• POCO M2

  • India

Interested users of the above-listed smartphones can register themselves for the MIUI Stable ROM testing program by following the instructions mentioned in this POCO Community post.

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• POCO F3 Moonlight Silver variant is the new kid on the block

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In January this year, Xiaomi‘s independent POCO brand announced that it had sold one million units of the POCO C3 smartphone in India since it was launched. The POCO C3 was first announced in India in October 2020 which means it took just 3 months to hit the one million mark. Nine months down the line, POCO has again announced that it had sold over 2 million units of the budget C3.

The POCO C3 is a budget smartphone and despite the fact that sales have obviously slowed down since January when one million units were sold, this still is an impressive feat. Moreso, considering that POCO has released other models since after the launch.

As a reminder, the POCO C3 has a large immersive 6.53-inch HD+ LCD display with a water-drop notch and HD+ resolution. The phone is equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and it houses a 5,000mAh battery. The phone offers “blazing-fast performance” with the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC at the helm.

Raising a toast to the one that raised the bar and changed the game. We're super happy! Over 2⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ units of the #POCOC3 sold within 9 months of its launch.

Thank you POCO fam for showering us with your & tremendous support! pic.twitter.com/UD7tNMxqwT

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 4, 2021

The rear side of the POCO C3 has a dual-tone design. It has a square-shaped camera housing. The camera module has a 13-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro lens, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, as well as an LED flash. For selfies, there is a 5-megapixel camera housed on the waterdrop notch. Another impressive feature is the Splash-proof P2i coating that is rare to find on smartphones within the C3’s price point.

The POCO C3, which is available in Arctic Blue, Lime Green, and Matte Black colors, is presently priced at Rs. 7499 (~$101) on Flipkart for the base 3GB+32GB version. The price could come further down to Rs. 6799 (~$92) during the Big Savings day sale.

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POCO was introduced as a flagship killer brand with the iconic POCO F1 aka POCOPHONE F1. But Xiaomi did not release the much-awaited successor – POCO F2 the next year. Instead, it spun off the division into an independent brand focussed on budget handsets in 2020. In the same year, the brand launched its cheapest smartphone in the form of POCO C3. This India-exclusive phone has now sold over 1 million units since its release.

The POCO C3 was unveiled in early October, a month ahead of Diwali festive season. It debuted at ₹7,499 for the base 3GB + 32GB variant and ₹8,999 for the higher 4GB + 64GB version. Soon after this handset’s release, POCO managed to sell over 1 million units of smartphones during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale event.

Then, earlier this month, POCO slashed the price of the POCO C3 higher variant by ₹500. A few days later, the brand announced that it was the third largest smartphone brand online in India in the month of November 2020. That’s not all, POCO C3 was the number three selling smartphone during that time.

Now, the brand says that it has sold over a million units of POCO C3 since its launch in India. Also, as part of ongoing Republic Day sale on Flipkart, both the variants of this phone are now discounted by ₹500. And customers can get it for even cheaper by availing the partner bank offer.

It is interesting to see POCO C3 sell these many units despite it being online (Flipkart) and India-exclusive handset. We think the brand achieved this because its most-affordable phone, though being based on the Redmi 9 series, is cheaper and offers better value.

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POCO became a separate brand under the Xiaomi Group in early January 2020. The first phone from the brand after going independent was POCO X2. Since then, it has launched a handful of devices. Two of them, POCO M2 and POCO C3, have now received their first permanent price cut in India.

The POCO M2 debuted as the cheapest 6GB RAM smartphone in India in September of 2020. The handset comes in two storage configurations. The base 6GB + 64GB was introduced at ₹10,999, whereas the higher 6GB + 128GB version had been selling for ₹12,499.

But now, customers can now pick up this device for either ₹9,999 or ₹10,999 respectively. Because the brand has reduced its price by ₹1,000 and ₹1,500 respectively.

Hence, if you were saving money to buy the POCO M2 base version, you can now get the high-end version at the very same price. Anyway, you can still opt for the base version and buy accessories with the extra cash.

On the other hand, the brand’s cheapest smartphone, POCO C3, has also received a price cut. But unlike the former phone, only the higher variant of this handset has got a ₹500 price drop. Therefore, interested customers can buy the POCO C3 for either ₹7,499 (3GB + 32GB) or ₹8,499 (4GB + 64GB).

The new prices of POCO M2 and POCO C3 are already live on Flipkart, POCO’s official online retailer in India.

UP NEXT: POCO M2 finally gets MIUI 12 update in India

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India’s largest online retailer Flipkart held its biggest sale recently called Big Billion Days. A number of new products like Pixel 4a and Galaxy F41 launched on the occasion of this sale. Above all, some of the popular as well as old devices like LG G8X ThinQ and iPhones were discounted heavily. That said, now as the sale has ended, POCO has officially announced that it sold over a million smartphones during this period.

Earlier this year, POCO was spun-off into an independent brand under the Xiaomi Group. In India, its devices are sold exclusively on Flipkart. The brand currently sells the following five handsets in the country.

• POCO X2
• POCO X3
• POCO M2 Pro
• POCO M2
• POCO C3

All the above-mentioned smartphones were discounted except for the latest POCO X3. Buyers were also able to avail additional bank discounts.

These phones are highly recommended by media houses even at their launch prices. With discounts, they flew off the shelves that  POCO managed to sell above a million (10 lakh) units of them during the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale that ran from October 16-21, as per the brand’s internal data.

Having said that, all the new POCO-branded smartphones launched so far (except POCO X3) are rebadged Redmi devices with slightly better configuration and cheaper price tags. We hope the brand to soon release phones with original design starting next year.

UP NEXT: POCO X3 India edition drops NFC to house a larger 6,000mAh battery

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You can actually get a lot of valid entry-level phones in the Indian market. The best ones were launched in the last period, including the new POCO C3 which is the first entry-level device from the POCO brand. For those who do not know, it is a rebranded Redmi 9C for the Indian market. Besides Xiaomi, even Realme came up with a lot of budget phones: the main rival of the POCO C3 is the Realme C12. In the same price range, you can even find the amazing Infinix Hot 9 which offers unique specifications for that segment. Here is an in-depth specs comparison between POCO C3, Infinix Hot 9, and Realme C12.

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Infinix Hot 9 vs Realme C12

Design

The most attractive design belongs to the Infinix Hot 9, at least in my honest opinion. One of the reasons is that it has a punch-hole display instead of a classic waterdrop notch, and it makes the device look more elegant. Even the color variants are more attractive with their prism pattern. On the other hand, Realme C12 and POCO C3 are more compact in terms of dimensions. But the Infinix Hot 9 is thinner and lighter: this is another reason which would let me go for it. What would your choice be?

Display

You’d better focus on the other specifications because there are no big differences between the displays of these devices and we are not talking about great displays. They come with below-average HD+ resolution, so you do not get a very high level of detail. They are good panels, but there are a lot of better options if you increase your budget a bit. I would personally go for the POCO C3 due to its high brightness, but the Infinix Hot 9 has a wider panel with a punch-hole design. Note that POCO C3 does not feature a fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

The most advanced hardware setup belongs to the POCO C3, at least in the most expensive memory configurations. It is fueled by the Helio G35 mobile platform by Mediatek paired with up to 4 GB of RAM and it is actually better for advanced users and multi-tasking. Right after, we got the Realme C12 with an Helio G35 chipset paired with 3 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, Infinix Hot 9 boasts a weaker Helio A25, but you can get more internal storage: up to 128 GB. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box and a micro SD dedicated slot to expand the internal storage.

Camera

On the paper, Infinix Hot 9 has a more interesting camera department. In its most expensive configurations, it has a 16 MP quad-camera instead of the 13 MP triple camera found on the POCO C3 and the Realme C12. The quad-camera includes a pair of 2 MP sensors for macro and depth calculation and a QVGA low light sensor to improve shots in the dark. Further, the Infinix Hot 9 has a better 8 MP front camera. This device is all but a camera phone, but it is superior to its rivals. POCO C3 and Realme C12 come with the same entry-level camera setup with the algorithm and camera apps making the difference.

Battery

The strongest point of the Realme C12 is battery life: this handset has a mammoth 6000 mAh battery which lasts up to three days with moderate use. Unfortunately, it does not support fast charging, but it supports reverse charging and it can be used as a power bank. With their 5000 mAh battery, POCO C3 and Infinix Hot 9 provide more or less the same battery life; none of them supports fast charging.

Price

POCO C3 is the most affordable with an Rs. 7,499 ($102) starting price, Infinix Hot 9 costs Rs. 8,499 ($115), and Realme C12 is priced at Rs. 8,999 ($123). My favorite device from this comparison is the Realme C12 because of its bigger battery. The Infinix Hot 9 has better cameras, but its chipset is too weaker, while the POCO C3 is just a Realme C12 with a smaller battery, but it carries a more affordable price.

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Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Infinix Hot 9 vs Realme C12: PROs and CONS

Realme C12

PROs

• Biggest battery
• Reverse charging
• Fingerprint reader

CONS

• Thicker

Infinix Hot 9

PROs

• Best cameras on the paper
• Fingerprint reader
• Wider display
• More memory configurations
• Punch-hole display

CONS

• Inferior hardware

Xiaomi POCO C3

PROs

• Very affordable
• Compact
• MIUI 12 out of the box
• Best hardware

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

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POCO C3 came up as the first POCO smartphone in the entry-level segment. At the moment, Xiaomi has a lot of last-generation entry-level handsets. There are so many devices that it is very hard for non-expert people to recognize which one is the best for their actual needs. That is the reason why we decided to publish a comparison between three entry-level phones by Xiaomi. The first is the POCO C3, while the others are Redmi phones: Redmi 9i and Redmi 9 Prime. You can find all of these devices in the Indian market at very affordable prices.

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

Design

While the front side is pretty much the same, POCO C3, Redmi 9i and Redmi 9 Prime have different back covers. All are built with plastic materials, but they have a different look. Given that it comes with just one camera, the Redmi 9i has a cleaner back, but the camera module of the POCO C3 remains small, even though it contains three sensors. The Redmi 9 Prime looks less elegant due to its bigger camera module including a fingerprint reader, but it has better color variants: as you can see in the render, it is available in gradient colors. Last but not least, Redmi 9 Prime has a water-repellent design.

Display

Do not expect a huge quality from these devices when it comes to the displays. Just like most of the entry-level phones, POCO C3 and Redmi 9i have a below-average HD+ resolution. But the Redmi 9 Prime has a Full HD+ panel and it is actually able to provide a higher definition, as well as a high brightness. Further, it has the Gorilla Glass 3 protection making the front panel sturdier. In each case, you get IPS panels with no astonishing color reproduction, but all of them are sufficient displays.

Specs & Software

Even when it comes to the hardware, Redmi 9 Prime wins the comparison. The reason is simple: it has a better chipset. We are talking about the Helio G80 by MediaTek, definitely superior to the Helio G35 found on the POCO C3. Further, it has more internal storage: up to 128 GB in the most expensive variant. The POCO C3 takes the silver medal with its Helio G35 paired with up to 4 GB of RAM. Redmi 9i loses with its Helio G25, but it runs MIUI 12 out of the box like the POCO C3, while Redmi 9 Prime is still based on the MIUI 11 as it is an older device.

Camera

The best camera phone of the trio is again the Redmi 9 Prime which sports a 13 MP quad camera paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of sensors with 5 and 2 MP resolutions for macro and depth calculation. POCO C3 lowers the macro camera to 2 MP and lacks the ultrawide sensor, but it has the same main sensor as the Redmi 9 Prime. Even the Redmi 9i has the same 13 MP sensor, but it lacks secondary cameras. Redmi 9 Prime is also the best selfie phone thanks to an 8 MP snapper.

Battery

POCO C3, Redmi 9 Prime, and Redmi 9i all feature 5000 mAh batteries, but the Redmi 9 Prime has a shorter battery life because it has a display with a higher resolution. The battery king should be Redmi 9i because it has a display with lower brightness, but it naturally depends on the usage.

Price

Redmi 9i is priced at less than Rs. 10,000 ($130) in India, Redmi 9 Prime costs Rs. 10,299 ($140) in its base variant and POCO C3 is priced at Rs. 7,499 (appr. $103). While the POCO C3 provides the highest value for money, the Redmi 9 Prime wins this comparison thanks to its better display and cameras, as well as a stronger chipset.

• Read More: POCO C3 for Rs 7,499 (~$102) brings 6.53-inch display, Helio G35, 13MP triple cameras and 5,000mAh battery

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 9i vs Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi 9 Prime

PROs

• Best hardware
• Best cameras
• Water-repellent
• Fingerprint reader
• Wireless FM radio

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi POCO C3

PROs

• Affordable
• Compact
• MIUI 12
• Build quality
• FM radio

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Xiaomi Redmi 9i

PROs

• Very affordable
• Minimal design
• FM radio

CONS

• Inferior hardware
• No fingerprint scanner

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POCO is an independent brand since officially announcing it during early 2020. Once a sub-brand of Xiaomi, it debuted with the legendary POCO F1 in 2018 but became inactive for the whole of 2019. However, it came back with the POCO X2 which was a rebranded version of Redmi K30 in China. Since then, the company has been borrowing a few models from Redmi and relaunching it under POCO branding. Amidst a lot of criticism, Deputy Director of POCO, Anuj Sharma has explained to Indian Express the reasons for rebranding devices.

First off, Anuj says the rebranded POCO phones are better versions of Redmi devices. And, offer more value for the money. While he didn’t exactly mention how better they are, we have to agree on the value preposition part. For instance, Redmi launched the Note 9 pro with an 18W adapter in-box but included 33W in the “Max” variant. However, POCO M2 Pro which is a rebranded Note 9 Pro included a 33W charger in-box. And a Z-axis vibration motor at the same price as Note 9 Pro(₹13,999).

Besides, Anuj believes that POCO is a new brand and hence, it is difficult to design and develop phones on its own. This gives a clear cut explanation of why POCO currently uses resources from Xiaomi like factories, services, and MIUI. Further, he says that other brands like realme, OnePlus have also launched rebranded devices in the past. He also quotes that devices like OnePlus One and Realme’s first smartphone were rebranded versions of Oppo devices.

He goes onto say that POCO will follow the same strategy in the future. Also, the company is in no mood to develop a software version on its own and will continue with Xiaomi’s MIUI. For the unaware, POCO currently has X, M, C, and flagship F series of devices. The budget X, M, C, has rebranded devices like POCO X2(Redmi K30 China), POCO M2 Pro(Redmi Note 9 Pro), POCO M2(Redmi 9), POCO C3(Redmi 9C China).

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POCO launched its first entry-level phone: the POCO C3. It is a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C for the Indian market. Will the new handset from Xiaomi’s sub-brand conquer the entry-level segment or its competitor are too strong for it to stand a chance? We think there is no better way to find it out than comparing it with the best entry-level phones out there. Two very popular budget phones in India are Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Realme Narzo 10A, and they are popular because of their incredibly high value for money. Let’s see if POCO C3 can beat them.

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Realme Narzo 10A vs Motorola Moto E7 Plus

Design

I like the design of the POCO C3: it is compact, minimalistic, and well-balanced. The handset is not too heavy and thick, despite it packs a huge battery. And it even comes with great build quality. However, the choice mostly depends on your tastes: all of these phones are made with a polycarbonate body and they are similar. You do not get better materials with any of these devices and they all come with a waterdrop notch. Note that POCO C3 does not feature a fingerprint scanner, unlike Motorola Moto E7 Plus and Realme Narzo 10A. This makes the device sleeker, but you have to renounce to that authentication method.

Display

The displays of these devices are pretty disappointing, but they are more than sufficient for average users. They are classic IPS panels with a below-average HD+ resolution. The Realme Narzo 10A looks more convincing because it has higher brightness, but it remains nothing special. While choosing among these devices, you should not focus on the display. Instead, look at the other specifications and make your own conclusions.

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 460 chipset found on the Motorola Moto E7 Plus and the Helio G70 SoC found on the Realme Narzo 10A are pretty similar in terms of performances, but we believe most of the people would choose the Snapdragon 460 because it is built with a better production process and because it is a Qualcomm chipset. POCO C3 loses the hardware comparison because it sports a weaker Helio G35 chipset: still a good SoC even for gamers, but way inferior to Helio G70 and Snapdragon 460. These three handsets run Android 10 out of the box and feature up to 4 GB of RAM paired with up to 64 GB of eMMC internal storage.

Camera

Despite it has a lower amount of sensors on the rear side, the Motorola Moto E7 Plus is the best camera phone of the trio. It has a great 48 MP main sensor with a bright f/1.7 focal aperture as the main camera, paired with a 2 MP depth sensor. It even comes with a better 8 MP selfie camera (Realme Narzo 10A and POCO C3 have a 5 MP selfie snapper). The silver medal goes to the Realme Narzo 10A with its 12 MP f/1.8 main sensor paired with a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. POCO C3 loses again.

Battery

Motorola Moto E7 Plus, Realme Narzo 10A, and POCO C3 have exactly the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. We did not test all of them, but we can say the Motorola Moto E7 Plus may last more because it has a more efficient chipset built at 11 nm. However, we are probably talking about marginal differences.

Price

POCO C3 is priced just €86/$100 in India. Motorola Moto E7 Plus costs €150/$175 in the 4/64 GB, while Realme Narzo 10A 3/32 GB costs €130/$152. Due to its better cameras and great chipset, Motorola Moto E7 Plus wins the comparison. But with the POCO C3, you can save a lot of money while still getting a very good entry-level phone. Realme Narzo 10A sits in the middle: it is more affordable than Motorola Moto E7 Plus and inferior to the Moto E7 Plus, but it has better specifications than POCO C3.

• Read More: Moto E7 Plus packs a Snapdragon 460 processor and 48MP dual cameras for €149

Xiaomi POCO C3 vs Realme Narzo 10A vs Motorola Moto E7 Plus: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto E7 Plus

PROs

• Best rear camera
• Best front camera
• Stock Android
• Nice hardware

CONS

• Thick and heavier

Xiaomi POCO C3

PROs

• Very affordable
• FM radio
• MIUI 12
• Build quality

CONS

• No fingerprint reader

Realme Narzo 10A

PROs

• Punch-hole design
• The rear camera is not bad
• FM radio
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

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POCO India has unveiled the POCO C3 smartphone in India. As recent reports had revealed, the POCO C3 has arrived as a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C with some aesthetic changes. With a starting price of Rs 7,499 (~$102), the POCO C3 offers users with a large-sized display, gaming-focused Helio G35 chipset, 13-megapixel triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone has arrived to rival with the existing Realme C-series smartphones such as Realme C11, Realme C12, and Realme C15.

POCO C3 specifications and features

The polycarbonate-bodied POCO C3 comes with a P2i nano-coating for splash-resistance. The smartphone flaunts an IPS LCD screen of 6.53 inches that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The TUV Rheinland certified screen can effectively filter the harmful blue rays.

The POCO has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The backside of the phone has a square-shaped camera module that is equipped with a 13-megapixel main lens with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens with f/2.4 aperture, and an LED flash.

Editor’s Pick: POCO M2 Pro & Redmi Note 9 Pro Max have started receiving MIUI 12 update in India

The MediaTek Helio G35 chipset drives the smartphone with 3 GB / 4 GB of LPPDR4x RAM. The phone comes in 32 GB and 64 GB storage choices and it has a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. Like the other recently released POCO phones, this one also ships with POCO Launcher and MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS.

The POCO C3 is backed by a massive battery of 5,000mAh. Sadly, the phone comes with support for 10W charging only. The device comes with usual connectivity features like dual SIM slot, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, microUSB, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The POCO C3 does not have a fingerprint reader, while the Redmi 9C features it on its back.

POCO C3 price in India and release date

The POCO C3 will be up for buying from Oct. 16 through Flipkart in India. The 3GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage editions of the POCO C3 are priced at Rs 7,499 (~$102) and Rs 8,999 (~$125). The color variants of the smartphone are Lime Green, Arctic Blue, and Matte Black.

UP NEXT: POCO X3 India edition drops NFC to house a larger 6,000mAh battery

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The POCO C3 is scheduled to debut on Oct. 6 at 12 PM IST in India. Rumors surrounding the POCO C3 have claimed that it will be a rebranded edition of the Redmi 9C.  The microsite of the phone available at Flipkart.com has revealed some of its key features.

It is now known that the POCO C3 has a large immersive display that offers HD+ resolution. The phone is equipped with up to 4 GB of RAM and it houses a 5,000mAh battery. The phone will offer “blazing-fast performance,” but the chipset has not been confirmed.

The rear side of the POCO C3 has a dual-tone design. It has a square-shaped camera housing. The camera module has a 13-megapixel main camera, a macro lens, a depth sensor, and an LED flash. A recent leak had revealed that the POCO C3’s 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage suggested could be priced under Rs 10,000 (~$136). Hence, it is expected to arrive in India as the cheapest POCO smartphone.

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Redmi 9C specifications

The Redmi 9C has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with a waterdrop notch. It supports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 20:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio G35 chipset is present under the hood of the Redmi 9C. The MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS comes preinstalled on the smartphone.

It has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera and it has a triple camera system that includes a 13-megapixel primary shooter, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. The phone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The backside of the phone is also fitted with a fingerprint scanner.

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POCO is all set to launch the POCO C3 smartphone in India at 12 PM IST on Oct. 6. A microsite for the smartphone is now active on the Flipkart retailer site. The listing got updated today to reveal that the POCO C3 will be arriving with 13-megapixel triple rear cameras.

The new teaser released by the brand shows that the POCO C3 has a square-shaped camera module at the top-left corner of its rear shell. It comprises of 13-megapixel triple cameras, and an LED flash. Apart from the main sensor, it features a macro lens and a depth sensor.

Get ready to own the photography game. The #GameChang3r is arriving on 6th October @ 12PM on @Flipkart.

RT if you want to own the #POCOC3 before anyone else.

Find out more https://t.co/6mcS8pyRWf pic.twitter.com/McjvM3rcur

— POCO India #POCOC3 (@IndiaPOCO) October 2, 2020

The POCO branding can be seen below the camera module. It remains to be seen whether the final product will carry the branding at the same place. The lower part of the back panel has a textured appeal. Before the Oct. 6 launch, the microsite will be revealing more features of the POCO C3 smartphone.

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Leaked shots of the POCO C3’s retail package had revealed that its 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage has an MRP (Maximum Retail Price) of Rs 10,999 (~$150). It is speculated that the POCO C3 may carry a selling price of Rs 9,999 (~$136). Reports surrounding the POCO C3 suggest that it will debut as a rebadged version of the Redmi 9C that debuted a few months back.

The Redmi 9C has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD panel, Helio G35 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery. It has a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera system, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and a rear-facing fingerprint sensor.

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After launching a couple of rebadged phones with POCO branding, the company announced the all-new POCO X3 NFC smartphone last month. The same phone debuted in India as POCO X3, which came with a larger battery and without NFC support. Now the company is gearing up to launch a new phone called POCO C3 in India. Through a tweet, POCO India confirmed that the POCO C3 will be announced on Oct. 6.

The smartphone will be made available for purchase through Flipkart. At present, the landing page of the phone has no information on its specs.

3⃣, the next #GameChang3r from POCO is arriving on 6th October @ 12PM on @Flipkart.
Know more: https://t.co/FgindDwGMo

3 RTs & we'll giveaway 1 #POCOC3 to a lucky winner. pic.twitter.com/Coec2qqd3o

— POCO India #POCOC3 (@IndiaPOCO) October 1, 2020

Recent reports have revealed that the POCO C3 will be positioned lower than the POCO M2 that is priced at Rs. 10,999 (~$150). Also, speculations are rife that it will be arriving as a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C phone that debuted in other markets a few months back. A recent leak had revealed that the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the POCO C3 has MRP of Rs 10,999. Probably, this variant may sell with a pricing of Rs 9,999 (~$136).

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Redmi 9C specifications

The Redmi 9C has a waterdrop notch IPS LCD panel of 6.5 inches that produces HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The modest Helio G35 chipset is present under the hood of the smartphone. It ships with up to 3 GB of RAM and up to 64 GB of built-in storage. It has a microSD for more storage.

The smartphone is fitted with a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple rear cameras and it has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel. The device houses a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. The phone also features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader.

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POCO has recently launched the POCO X3 smartphone with an aggressive starting price of Rs 16,999 (~$230) in India. Except for the POCO X3, all the other phones such as the POCO X2, POCO F2 Pro, POCO M2 Pro, and POCO M2 are all rebranded versions of their Redmi counterparts. Images of the retail box units of an upcoming POCO smartphone called the POCO C3. Rumors surrounding the POCO C3 have claimed that it will end up as a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C that debuted a few months back.

The POCO C3 retail box image shows that its model number is M2006C3MI. The Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the device mentioned on the package is Rs 10,990 (~$149). This pricing is for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant of the POCO C3.

The POCO M2 that is priced at Rs 10,999 (~$149) is the cheapest POCO phone in India. The handset is available in the country with 6 GB of RAM. Since the POCO C3 has 4 GB of RAM, the Market Operating Product (MOP) could be around Rs 9,999 (~$136).

The M2006C3MI model number is an Indian variant of the M2006C3MG model number that belongs to the Redmi 9C smartphone. Hence, it is highly likely that the POCO C3 will be debuting in India as a rebadged edition of the Redmi 9C.

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POCO C3 specifications (Rumored)

The POCO C3 could be borrowing all its specs from the Redmi 9C. Hence, the POCO C3 could be coming with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD HD+ display with waterdrop notch. The Helio G35 chipset could be powering the device. It could be available 3 GB and 4 GB RAM variants and 32 GB and 64 Gb storage versions. It may sport a 5-mgeapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera setup. It could be arriving with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support.

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POCO C3 seems to be the name of the next POCO phone for India. The handset’s name has been revealed along with its model number through its Bluetooth SIG certification. With Bluetooth certification in tow, the POCO C3 may go official as early as next month.

POCO India may have planned to launch smartphones across different price segments in India. The POCO X2 that debuted earlier this year has a starting price of Rs. 17,499 (~$234) in the country. The recently unveiled POCO M2 Pro begins at Rs. 13,999 (~$187)1. The upcoming POCO C3 could be priced under Rs. 10,000 (~$134). At present, POCO India is yet to reveal anything about the existence of the POCO C3.

The POCO C3 moniker can be seen in the Bluetooth certification that emerged today. It reveals that the POCO C3 has a model number of M2006C3MI. This model has already received approval from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

The M2006C3MI model number appears to be a variant of the M2006C3MG model number that belongs to the global edition of the Redmi 9C. Hence, the POCO C3 is most likely to end up as a rebadged version of the Redmi 9C. The BIS certification is a good hint that the device is heading to India and its Bluetooth certifications suggest that its launch may not be far away.

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Redmi 9C specifications

The Redmi 9C has a large IPS LCD panel of 6.53 inches. The waterdrop notch screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The Helio G35 chipset powers the smartphone’s 2 GB and 3 GB RAM editions. It comes in storage editions such as 32 GB and 64 GB. The MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS runs on the device.

The Redmi 9C has a front camera of 5-megapixel. Its rear is fitted with a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The phone is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with 10W charging support.

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