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itel A80 vs POCO C61

₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

itel A80 From ₹6,999
POCO C61 From ₹7,499
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The A80 starts ₹500 lower: ₹6,999 against ₹7,499 for the C61.

  • The A80 has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
Which to buy

On paper the A80 comes out ahead, with the smoother screen.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecA80C61
Overall 5.9 out of 10 Average (better) 5.2 out of 10 Average
Display 6.9 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 6 out of 10 (better) 5.5 out of 10
Software Not rated 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecA80C61
Size 6.7 inches 6.71 inches
Panel Not listed LCD
Resolution 1600 x 720 (HD+) 1650 x 720 (HD+) (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz (better) 90Hz
Peak brightness Not listed 500 nits
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

SpecA80C61
Chipset Unisoc T603 MediaTek Helio G36
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 2.2GHz
RAM 4GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
Software Android 14 Go Android 14 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecA80C61
Rear cameras 50MP main (AF) 8MP main + 2MP depth
Front camera 8MP 5MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)

Battery

SpecA80C61
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,000 mAh
Wired charging 10W 10W

Build and connectivity

SpecA80C61
Network 4G 4G LTE
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Not listed Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water IP54 No rating
Weight Not listed 199 g
Thickness 8.54 mm 8.3 mm (better)
Colours Sandstone Black, Glacier White, Wave Blue Mystical Green, Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black

Availability

SpecA80C61
Launch in India 6 Jan 2025 28 Mar 2024
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

A80
  • 4GB + 128GB₹6,999
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

A80 vs C61, answered

In India, the itel A80 starts at ₹6,999 and the POCO C61 starts at ₹7,499.

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Which is cheaper, the A80 or the C61?

The A80, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹6,999 for the A80, ₹7,499 for the C61.

Which has the bigger battery, the A80 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 A80's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The A80 has a 6.7-inch screen at 120Hz, the C61 a 6.71-inch LCD at 90Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (AF) on the A80 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 A80 runs the Unisoc T603, the C61 the MediaTek Helio G36.