POCO's most affordable model with a 5,200 mAh cell at ₹11,999.
₹11,999 for 3GB + 64GB
- Display
- 6.88" · 90Hz
- Chip
- Unisoc T7250
- RAM
- 3GB
- Camera
- 13MP main + 1 more
- Battery
- 5,200 mAh
- Charging
- 10W
Is it any good?
The C81x represents the most affordable handset in the POCO line-up at ₹11,999 for 3GB + 64GB. It delivers essential smartphone capability for first-time smartphone buyers, anchored by a 5,200 mAh battery and a generous 6.88-inch screen.
The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate for fluid interface transitions, powered by an octa-core Unisoc T7250 chipset with two promised operating system updates. A 13MP rear camera handles straightforward everyday snapshots, while an IP52 rating provides basic resistance against dust and light moisture.
The obvious catch is tight hardware resources: 3GB of system memory leaves little headroom for heavy multitasking, and charging tops out at basic 10W speeds. For ₹1,000 more, the C81 brings 4GB of memory, a larger 6,300 mAh battery, and faster charging.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Display
| Size | 6.88 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Resolution | 1640 x 720 (HD+) |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Software | HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates |
Camera
| Rear cameras | 13MP main + secondary |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Video | 1080p at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front) |
Battery
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 10W |
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 | 204 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm |
| Colours | Ice Blue |
Availability
| India launch | 15 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 3GB + 64GB₹11,999 |
What to compare it with
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