POCO is offering a new variant of their budget smartphone, the POCO C61 (4GB RAM + 64GB storage), exclusively for Airtel users in India. Launching July 17th on Flipkart for Rs 5,999, this phone comes with a catch: it’s locked to the Airtel network for 18 months.

To unlock the phone after 18 months, users need to recharge with any Airtel Truly Unlimited prepaid plan above Rs 199 during the lock-in period. As a bonus, buyers get 50GB of free data. For those unaware, the POCO C61 was launched at the end of March, and the unlocked version of the device with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage is currently selling for Rs 6,499.

POCO C61 specs:

The POCO C61 features a 6.71-inch screen with a dewdrop notch and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The LCD panel has a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits peak brightness.

It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging via USB Type-C and runs on Android 14.

The dual rear camera setup includes an 8MP primary sensor and a 0.08MP secondary sensor. The front camera is a 5MP sensor.

Security features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options are dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.

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Earlier this week, POCO launched the POCO C61 smartphone in the Indian market. The device is essentially a rebranded version of the Redmi A3 and comes with a cheaper price tag. Now, it is available to purchase from Flipkart at exciting early bird prices.

POCO C61 pricing

The POCO C61 comes in two variants:

• 4GB + 64GB – ₹7,499 (~$90)
• 6GB + 128GB – ₹8,499 (~$100)

However, with the early bird offer, it is currently available for ₹6,999 and ₹₹7,999 for the 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB configurations on Flipkart.

As for color options, it is available in Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, and Mystical Green.

POCO C61 specs:

The POCO C61 comes with a 6.71-inch screen featuring a dewdrop notch and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It has an LCD panel with a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels, along with a 90Hz refresh rate & 500nits peak brightness.

Under the hood, it features a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC, accompanied by LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery and offers 10W charging via USB Type-C. As for software, it comes with Android 14 out of the box.

In the camera department, the phone sports a dual rear camera setup comprising an 8MP primary sensor and a 0.08MP secondary sensor. Meanwhile, a 5MP shooter handles selfies on the front.

For security, the Poco C61 integrates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Additionally, it features a dedicated MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Connectivity options include dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.

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The Poco C61 makes its debut in India as scheduled. It is the brand’s latest entry-level smartphone. The device succeeds the Poco C51 from last year.

The newly unveiled C61 is a rebadged Redmi A3 with a cheaper price tag. The product is more affordable than the original as it is sold exclusively online via Flipkart.

Some of its key highlights include a large high refresh rate display, a glass back, and a high-capacity battery.

Poco C61 Specifications

The Poco C61 looks like a premium smartphone with its giant circular module. It has a flat plastic frame and a glass back

The phone flaunts a 6.71-inch display with a dewdrop notch and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The LCD panel has a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels (HD+), a 90Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits peak brightness level.

Under the hood, the handset houses a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC. The chip is paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage.

The handset comes with a dual camera setup on the rear consisting of an 8MP primary sensor and a 0.08MP secondary sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP shooter.

For biometrics, the device uses a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. It has all the essential connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 4G, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS.

As for software, the phone boots Android 14. Lastly, it draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W charging over USB Type-C.

Poco C61 Price in India

The Poco C61 carries the following price tags in India.

• 4GB + 64GB – ₹7,499 (~$90)
• 6GB + 128GB – ₹8,499 (~$100)

The product arrives in Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, and Mystical Green color options. It will be sold via Flipkart starting at 12 PM IST on March 28.

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After a slowdown for a while, the frequency of new smartphone launches is increasing again. Three brands have officially confirmed to debut new handsets in the next few days.

These companies are Vivo, Tecno, and Poco. The former will take wraps off its latest foldable smartphone in its home market China. Whereas the latter two will announce budget models.

The products from Vivo and Poco will be new. While Tecno’s phone is already official and will be making its way to an important market.

Let’s check out these handsets one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones Next Week

Poco C61

The Poco C61 is set to launch in India on March 26 (Tuesday). It will be made official at 12 PM IST.

As per leaks, the device will be a rebranded Redmi A3. Hence, it will be an entry-level smartphone with Xiaomi Ultra-like premium-looking design.

The phone will come with a 6.71-inch HD+ 90Hz display (LCD), a MediaTek Helio G36 chip, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP selfie camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging support over USB Type-C port.

Vivo X Fold 3 Series

The Vivo X Fold 3 series is scheduled to launch in China on March 26 (Tuesday). The event will begin at 7 PM GMT+8.

The lineup will include two devices, namely Vivo X Fold 3 and Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. The former will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, while the latter will house a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip.

The vanilla model will go official as the lightest book-style foldable to date weighing at just 219g. It will be even lighter than iPhone 15 Pro Max (221g) and Galaxy S24 Ultra (232g).

Just like previous foldables from Vivo, these two will also flaunt leather back and Zeiss optics.

Tecno Pova 6 Pro

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro will be made official in India on March 29 (Friday). The product was first unveiled at MWC 2024 and is already on sale in some markets.

The device has a Nothing Phone-like design. It features a transparent back panel and LED strip lights.

The handset arrives with a 6.79-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chip, a 108MP rear camera, a 32MP front-facing camera, a 6,000mAh battery, and 70W weird charging support.

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POCO has confirmed the arrival of its C-series smartphone. The device in question is the POCO C61. It is set to debut in India next week. The upcoming offering will arrive as the successor to the last year’s POCO C51. Additionally, Flipkart has put up a microsite of the phone confirming its availability on the e-commerce platform. 

POCO C61 India launch date confirmed

The POCO C61 is confirmed to launch in India on March 26, Tuesday at 12 pm IST. The Flipkart microsite also reveals the key details of the upcoming offering. Design-wise, the smartphone will feature a circular camera module housing a primary camera and a secondary lens. As for the core specifications, it will have a 90Hz refresh rate display. This is an upgrade compared to 60Hz on the C51. 

As per the microsite, the POCO C61 is confirmed to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit. It will pack up to 6GB RAM and 6GB additional virtual RAM technology. The rest of the details of the smartphone have not been revealed yet. 

A recent leak revealed that the POCO C61 will be powered by a Helio G36 processor. The dual camera setup will consist of 8MP and 0.8MP sensors and there will be a 5MP selfie snapper. The upcoming smartphone is rumoured to come in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB configurations. These will reportedly cost Rs 7,499 and Rs 8,499. It is tipped to be offered in Black, Blue, and Green colours. 

We should learn more details about the POCO C61 next week. 

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Recent reports have revealed that Poco’s next C-series phone will be called the Poco C61 when it debuts on the market. The device recently received approval from certification platforms, such as India’s BIS and the Bluetooth SIG. It was also listed in the database of the Google Play Console. These listings have claimed that it will be a rebranded version of the Redmi A3, which recently debuted in India. Now, a report, courtesy of Appuals, has leaked the key specifications and price of the Poco C61, along with its renders.

Poco C61 price, renders (rumored)

According to the report, the Poco C61 will come in two choices, such as 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The reported prices for these variants in India are Rs 7,499 (~$90) and Rs 8,499 (~$102), respectively. The above image showcases the black, blue, and green editions of the C61. Readers can visit the source link to see more images of the device.

Poco C61 key specifications (rumored)

According to the publication, the Poco C61 will have a 6.71-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a 180Hz touch sampling rate, and a peak brightness of 500 nits. The screen will be shielded by a layer of Gorilla Glass 3.

The Poco C61 will have the Helio G36 chipset, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB / 128 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. It will have a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support via a USB-C port.

The C61 will have a side-facing fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack. For selfies, it will have a 5-megapixel camera and an 8-megapixel (main) + 0.08-megapixel dual-camera unit on the back. Last year, the C51 was announced in April. Hence, it is likely that the C61 may break cover in the coming month.

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POCO is working on a C-series smartphone. It is probably the successor to the POCO C51 that launched in April last year. The POCO C61 was spotted on the Play Supported Devices list last week. Now, the smartphone has appeared on the Google Play Console listing. It reveals the front design of the device as well as its key specifications. 

POCO C61 appears on Google Play Console

The POCO C61 is listed with model number 2312BPC51H. The render in the certification shows the smartphone with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and the screen surrounded by thin bezels. The power and volume rocker buttons are on the right side. The device will have a display resolution of 720 x 1,650 pixels and a screen density of 320 DPI. 

As for the hardware, the Google Play Console listing reveals that the POCO C61 has an SoC codenamed MediaTek MT6765X. It comprises four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2GHz and another four Cortex-A53 cores ticking at 1.6GHz. This suggests that the chipset is Helio G36. The smartphone is listed with 4GB RAM and it will run on Android 14 OS out of the box. 

The rest of the details of the POCO C61 have not been revealed. The device has already bagged Bluetooth SIG and BIS certifications. Speculations are rife that the smartphone could be a rebadged Redmi A3 that launched in India last month. It is also powered by the same processor as the upcoming C61. However, there could be slight differences. POCO’s C-series phones have often been rebranded versions of Redmi phones. 

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Earlier this week, Poco launched its X6 Neo smartphone in India. However, it seems the company is gearing up for another release in its budget-centric C series with the Poco C61. The smartphone has now appeared on the Google Play Supported Devices list, hinting at an imminent arrival. 

The listing reveals the model number of the smartphone as 2312BPC51H and also confirms the name, Poco C61. However, that’s pretty much all the information available from Google’s listing for the moment. 

Before this, the Poco C61 also received Bluetooth SIG certification and was spotted on the BIS certification database with the same model number as in the Play Store listing. And interestingly, the device shares its model with the Redmi A3 — 23129RN51H — in all the certifications, suggesting the Poco C61 will likely be a rebrand.

Redmi A3 Specifications

Xiaomi launched the Redmi A3 in the Indian market last month. The device comes with a 6.7-inch LCD screen, HD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it runs on a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset along with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.

In terms of software, you get Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. The phone sports an 8MP rear camera along with a 0.08MP secondary sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera on the front.

Moreover, typical to most budget smartphones, the Redmi A3 includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a USB Type-C port for charging.

For connectivity, it offers dual SIM support, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS. Last but not least, keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W charging.

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It seems like Poco is gearing up to introduce a new smartphone called the C61 in India and other markets. The smartphone’s presence on both Bluetooth SIG and BIS certifications strongly indicates an imminent launch.

The Bluetooth SIG listing reveals the model number of the smartphone as 2312BPC51H and confirms its name as Poco C61. Interestingly, the model number bears a resemblance to that of the Redmi A3 (23129RN51H), suggesting that the Poco C61 could be a rebranded version of the same phone. 

Furthermore, the listing reveals that the Poco C61 will support Bluetooth 5.4 and will come with Android 14 pre-installed. The smartphone has also received BIS certification under the same model number hinting that the device will also launch in India. 

Redmi A3

To recall, the Redmi A3 has a large 6.7-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Inside, it runs on a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset along with up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.

In terms of software, it runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14. The phone sports an 8MP rear camera along with a 0.08MP secondary sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera on the front.

Just like many budget smartphones, it includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. Additionally, it features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a USB Type-C port.

For connectivity, it offers dual SIM support, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS. Last but not least, keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W charging.

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