Xiaomi Poco C61
$82Starting price · USBudget2024
3.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.71"
Display
8MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
6GB
Max RAM
10W
Charging
199g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Poco C61 is a quintessential budget device. While its performance is severely limited by the aging 12nm Helio G36 chipset and low RAM configurations, it provides essential smartphone functionality at a very low price point. The battery life is a strong point due to the 5000mAh capacity, though the 10W charging is significantly behind modern standards. The display is functional but low-resolution. Popularity is estimated as moderate, typical for the Poco C-series which targets high-volume, price-sensitive markets.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera2.5
Performance2.0
Battery4.5
Display3.5
Build3.0
Value8.5
Strengths
Very affordable entry-level pricing
Large 5000 mAh battery capacity
90Hz refresh rate display
Dedicated microSDXC card slot
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Weaknesses
Extremely slow 10W wired charging
Low-resolution 720p display panel
Entry-level Helio G36 chipset limits multitasking
Basic 8MP main camera lacks advanced features
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