A 6,300 mAh battery and four OS updates for ₹12,999.
₹12,999 for 4GB + 64GB
- Display
- 6.9" · 120Hz
- Chip
- Unisoc T7250
- RAM
- 4GB
- Camera
- 13MP main + 1 more
- Battery
- 6,300 mAh
- Charging
- 15W
- Battery life
Is it any good?
The C81 is priced at ₹12,999 for 4GB + 64GB, designed as an entry-level smartphone for everyday calls, messaging, and casual video playback. Its primary selling point is a generous 6,300 mAh battery paired with 15W inbox charging for uninterrupted daily use.
Up front, an expansive 6.9-inch display provides ample reading space with smooth scrolling courtesy of a 120Hz refresh rate. POCO unusually backs this entry-tier device with four major operating system updates, ensuring meaningful software longevity rarely seen at this price.
The compromise is modest hardware throughout: the Unisoc T7250 processor is engineered for light tasks rather than serious gaming, and rear optics rely on an unadorned 13MP sensor. If you demand capable photography or faster charging speeds, look at siblings further up the catalogue.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Display
| Size | 6.9 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Resolution | 1640 x 720 (HD+) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Software | HyperOS, Android 16 · 4 OS updates |
Camera
| Rear cameras | 13MP main + secondary |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front) |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,300 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 15W |
Build and connectivity
| Network | 4G LTE |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | No |
| Dust and water | IP52 |
| Weight | 206 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Colours | Sunset Gold |
Availability
| India launch | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 4GB + 64GB₹12,999 |
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