Xiaomi Poco C81
$114Starting price · USBudget2026
6.3
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.9"
Display
13MP
Camera
6,300
mAh
4GB
Max RAM
15W
Charging
208g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Poco C81 is a budget-focused device that prioritizes battery longevity and basic utility over performance or display fidelity. The performance score is estimated from the entry-level Unisoc chipset class. While the 120Hz display and large battery are notable for the price, the low resolution and slow charging speed reflect its entry-level positioning.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.5
Performance5.5
Battery8.5
Display6.0
Build6.5
Value6.0
Strengths
6300 mAh battery
120Hz refresh rate
Dedicated microSDXC slot
3.5mm headphone jack
4 major OS updates
Weaknesses
Low resolution 720p display
Basic 13MP single camera
Slow 15W charging
Limited Unisoc T7250 chipset performance
No NFC
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