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itel A50 vs POCO C61

₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

itel A50 From ₹6,499
POCO C61 From ₹7,499
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The A50 starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹6,499 against ₹7,499 for the C61.

  • The C61 has the better screen on paper: smoother (90Hz against 60Hz).
Which to buy

Get the A50 for the lower price. Get the C61 for the smoother screen.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecA50C61
Overall Not rated 5.2 out of 10 Average
Display 5.4 out of 10 5.8 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 3.9 out of 10 3.9 out of 10
Front camera 3.7 out of 10 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 Not rated 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecA50C61
Size 6.56 inches 6.71 inches
Panel IPS LCD LCD
Resolution 1612 x 720 (HD+) 1650 x 720 (HD+) (better)
Refresh rate 60Hz 90Hz (better)
Peak brightness Not listed 500 nits
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

SpecA50C61
Chipset Unisoc T603 MediaTek Helio G36
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
Software Android 14 Go Android 14 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecA50C61
Rear cameras 8MP main 8MP main + 2MP depth
Front camera 5MP 5MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecA50C61
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Wired charging 10W 10W

Build and connectivity

SpecA50C61
Network 4G 4G LTE
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not listed Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water Not listed No rating
Weight Not listed 199 g
Thickness 8.7 mm 8.3 mm (better)
Colours Lime Green, Shimmer Gold, Misty Black, Cyan Blue Mystical Green, Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black

Availability

SpecA50C61
Launch in India 12 Aug 2024 28 Mar 2024
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

A50
  • 4GB + 64GB₹6,499
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

A50 vs C61, answered

In India, the itel A50 starts at ₹6,499 and the POCO C61 starts at ₹7,499.

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Which is cheaper, the A50 or the C61?

The A50, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹6,499 for the A50, ₹7,499 for the C61.

Which has the bigger battery, the A50 or the C61?

Neither: both have 5,000 mAh. Both charge at 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, the C61's: it is smoother (90Hz to 60Hz). The A50 has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD at 60Hz, the C61 a 6.71-inch LCD at 90Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 8MP main on the A50 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 A50 runs the Unisoc T603, the C61 the MediaTek Helio G36.