POCO C81 India Launch Brings 120Hz Display And 6,300mAh Battery For Budget Buyers

POCO is expanding its C-series lineup in India with the launch of the POCO C81 and POCO C81x. Positioned as successors to the C71 series, these devices are designed to deliver long-lasting battery life and flagship-level display smoothness at entry-level prices.

Specifications

Display: 6.9-inch HD+ LCD with 120Hz refresh rate

Processor: Unisoc T7250 (12nm) chipset; reports suggest a possible Dimensity 6300 variant for 5G

Battery:

POCO C81: 6,300mAh, 15W wired charging, 7.5W reverse wired charging

POCO C81x: 5,200mAh, slimmer design, same charging support

Camera:

POCO C81: Dual rear setup with 13MP primary sensor

POCO C81x: Single rear camera with LED flash

Software: HyperOS 3 based on Android 16

Connectivity: 4G LTE

Price And Availability

POCO C81: Expected starting price ₹11,999 (4GB/64GB variant)

POCO C81x: Slightly higher, starting around ₹12,999

Available exclusively on Flipkart during the upcoming summer sale.

Design

POCO C81: Dual-tone rear panel with pill-shaped camera module.

POCO C81x: Single-tone rear panel, similar design language but slimmer.

Key Highlights

•⁠  ⁠POCO C81 India launch on April 23, 2026 at 12 PM IST

•⁠  ⁠6,300mAh battery with 120Hz display for budget buyers

•⁠  ⁠POCO C81x variant features 5,200mAh battery and slimmer design

•⁠  ⁠Prices expected at ₹11,999–₹12,999 range

•⁠  ⁠Available via Flipkart during summer sale

Sources: Mashable India, HerZindagi, Gadgets 360, Beebom