A new Poco C series smartphone was recently spotted via a microsite hosted on Flipkart, hinting at its arrival in the Indian market. At that time, since the official moniker wasn’t known, it was speculated to be the rumoured Poco C81 Pro 4G. Now, lifting the curtains, the microsite has confirmed the device names, along with a few of its key specs and launch date.
Read more about it below.
Poco C81 and Poco C81x – Specs and Launch Date Revealed
As per what has been revealed on the microsite, both the Poco C81 and Poco C81x smartphones will be launching on the 23rd of April at 12PM IST in India. Speaking of the specs, the Poco C81 is confirmed to pack a 6300mAh battery, and it is claimed to offer up to 22+ hours of WhatsApp usage, 27+ hours of social media, 23+ hours of YouTube streaming, or 104+ hours of music playback.
Comparing it with the Poco C71 smartphone, the battery capacity is said to have increased by about 20%, while still maintaining a similar slim profile. Additionally, Poco also claims that the device will be able to retain up to 80% of its battery health even after 1000 charging cycles. The microsite further reveals a Cold Endurance Mode on the device, which is said to optimise performance in colder environments.
Speaking more about the Poco C81x, it is confirmed to feature a 5200mAh battery, and similar claims have been made regarding battery durability over 1000 charging cycles. In terms of usage, the device is said to offer up to 18+ hours of WhatsApp usage, 20+ hours of social media, 15+ hours of YouTube streaming, 90+ hours of music playback, or 43+ hours of 4G calling.
Both devices are also confirmed to support 15W wired fast charging along with 7.5W reverse wired charging. As for the colour options, a Blue variant has been teased for the Poco C81, while the Poco C81x is expected to arrive in a Black colour option.
With the launch date now confirmed, more details regarding the Poco C81 series are expected to be officially revealed soon.
Stay tuned for more updates!
