The POCO C61 comes with a Radiant Ring Design and is anticipated to be available for purchase online through Flipkart.

New Delhi: Xiaomi-owned smartphone brand, POCO is gearing up to release the new POCO C61 smartphone which is set to launch in India on March 26, 2024. The upcoming device, succeeding the Poco C51, is expected to feature a high refresh rate display, a large battery, and up to 6GB of RAM. The smartphone is speculated to come with a 90Hz HD+ display, a 5,000mAh battery, and will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC. According to the brand, the soon-to-be launched device features a Radiant Ring Design, which would make the device ‘Shimmer and Shine.’

Here is all you can expect from the upcoming POCO C61 smartphone including its expected features, specifications, and price.

POCO C61: Expected Features, Specifications

The Poco C61 smartphone is anticipated to come with several key features and specifications based on rumours and speculations:

• Display: The Poco C61 is expected to feature a 6.71-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 500nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
• Processor and Memory: It is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC and come with 4GB of RAM, with the option to virtually expand it up to 12GB for improved multitasking.
• Storage: The smartphone is expected to be offered in two variants: 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB.
• Camera: The Poco C61 may feature an 8-megapixel primary rear sensor, a 0.08-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 5-megapixel front camera.
• Battery: The upcoming device is rumoured to be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging.
• Biometric Authentication: The smartphone is likely to include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

These expected features and specifications suggest that the Poco C61 will offer a blend of performance, display quality, and battery capacity at an affordable price point.

POCO C61: Expected Price, Availability in India

The expected price of the Poco C61 in India is speculated to start at Rs 7,499 for the base variant (4GB + 64GB) and Rs 8,499 for the higher RAM variant (6GB + 128GB) respectively. This smartphone is anticipated to be available for purchase online through Flipkart. The device is expected to offer a budget-friendly option with the possibility of discounts or offers upon its launch. The Poco C61 is set to hit the Indian markets on March 26, 2024, and will be available for purchase through Flipkart’s online platform.

POCO C61: Alternatives

While the upcoming POCO C61, is expected to be priced under Rs 10,000 in India, making it an affordable entry level smartphone option for buyers, here are a few other alternatives and the same price point, including its predecessor, the POCO C61:

• POCO M6 Pro 5G priced at Rs 8,999
• Samsung Galaxy M14 priced at Rs 9,990
• realme C53 priced at Rs 7,999
• Samsung Galaxy F14 5G priced at Rs 9,490
• Xiaomi Redmi 13C priced at Rs 7,799
• POCO C55 priced at Rs 5,999
• Moto G24 Power priced at Rs 7,999
• Infinix Hot 40i priced at Rs 9,288
• realme C55 priced at Rs 8,999
• POCO C51 priced at Rs 5,499