Poco C61 mirrors Xiaomi design at a budget price
Poco, the brand under Xiaomi, has rolled out the C61, a budget smartphone that visually echoes the premium Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The device is positioned well under a price point of 10,000 rubles, a detail highlighted by GizmoChina.
The Poco C61 closely resembles the Redmi A3, another Xiaomi model, and sports a 6.71-inch IPS display. Its resolution is 1650 by 720, with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness around 500 nits. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, a familiar choice for budget devices that still aims to resist everyday scratches.
Performance is driven by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor, a chip commonly found in affordable phones. The camera setup includes an 8 MP main sensor paired with a 0.08 MP depth/secondary sensor. On the front, a 5 MP selfie camera handles self-portraits and video calls. The battery is rated at 5000 mAh and supports charging at up to 10W, which aligns with entry-level expectations for longer endurance rather than quick top-ups.
Among the other features, the Poco C61 offers a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button, a 3.5 mm audio jack, a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and it ships with Android 14 preinstalled. These inclusions aim to deliver familiar convenience without pushing the price higher than most buyers expect for a device in this segment.
At launch, the Poco C61 was made available in the Indian market, with pricing that translated to roughly 8,000 rupees for the model with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB of storage, while a 6 GB RAM with 128 GB variant was listed around 9,500 rupees. The exchange rate fluctuations mean the equivalent is roughly 8,000 to 9,500 rubles. The model has been framed as an appealing option for users who want a large display and basic features without paying a premium. (GizmoChina reports the price positioning and immediate availability details.)
In other brand news, Apple recently highlighted advantages of the iPhone 15 over its predecessors, underscoring the ongoing competition and rapid pace of feature expansion across major players in the global market. This context helps buyers compare what they get at different price points and decide what matters most in a budget device. (Source coverage on the broader landscape.)