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HMD Vibe 5G vs POCO C61

₹1,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

HMD Vibe 5G From ₹8,999
POCO C61 From ₹7,499
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The C61 starts ₹1,500 lower: ₹7,499 against ₹8,999 for the Vibe 5G.

Which to buy

The C61 is the easy pick: it wins on the lower price.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecVibe 5GC61
Overall 5.5 out of 10 Average (better) 5.2 out of 10 Average
Display 5.9 out of 10 (better) 5.8 out of 10
Rear camera 5 out of 10 (better) 3.9 out of 10
Front camera 4.4 out of 10 (better) 3.7 out of 10
Battery 6.1 out of 10 6.1 out of 10
Build Not rated 5.5 out of 10
Software 5.5 out of 10 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecVibe 5GC61
Size 6.67 inches 6.71 inches
Panel IPS LCD LCD
Resolution 1604 x 720 (HD+) 1650 x 720 (HD+) (better)
Refresh rate 90Hz 90Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 500 nits
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

SpecVibe 5GC61
Chipset Unisoc T760 MediaTek Helio G36
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
Software Android 15 · Security updates until September 2027 Android 14 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecVibe 5GC61
Rear cameras 50MP main + 2MP depth 8MP main + 2MP depth
Front camera 8MP 5MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecVibe 5GC61
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Wired charging 18W (better) 10W

Build and connectivity

SpecVibe 5GC61
Network 5G, 4G LTE 4G LTE
SIM Dual nano SIM Not listed
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 5.2 Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC No No
Dust and water Not listed No rating
Weight 190 g (better) 199 g
Thickness 8.65 mm 8.3 mm (better)
Colours Black, Purple Mystical Green, Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black

Availability

SpecVibe 5GC61
Launch in India 11 Sep 2025 28 Mar 2024
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Vibe 5G
  • 4GB + 128GB₹8,999
C61
  • 4GB + 64GB₹7,499

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Vibe 5G vs C61, answered

In India, the HMD Vibe 5G starts at ₹8,999 and the POCO C61 starts at ₹7,499.

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Which is cheaper, the Vibe 5G or the C61?

The C61, by ₹1,500. Starting prices: ₹7,499 for the C61, ₹8,999 for the Vibe 5G.

Which has the bigger battery, the Vibe 5G or the C61?

Neither: both have 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 18W and 10W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.

Which has the better display?

On paper they are close. The Vibe 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD at 90Hz, the C61 a 6.71-inch LCD at 90Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main on the Vibe 5G and 8MP main on the C61. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.

Which processors do they use?

The Vibe 5G runs the Unisoc T760, the C61 the MediaTek Helio G36.

Which is lighter?

They weigh about the same: 190 g and 199 g.

Do both support 5G?

No. Only the Vibe 5G works on 5G networks; the C61 is a 4G phone.