Poco C61 Seen on Google Play Console

Following the launch of the Poco C51 in April 2023, Xiaomi’s subsidiary brand, Poco, appears to be diligently working on its successor, the anticipated C61, which could be on the brink of its official unveiling. Recent sightings of the Poco C61 on the Google Play Console have fueled speculation regarding its imminent release.

The listing provides a glimpse of the device and discloses that the entry-level smartphone will debut with Android 14 pre-installed, running on MediaTek’s Helio G36 SoC. Interestingly, this chipset mirrors the one employed in its predecessor, the C51, prompting hopes for enhancements in other aspects.

Despite maintaining a 4GB RAM configuration, the C61 is set to feature an LCD screen with a resolution of 720×1650 and a pixel density of 320 ppi, offering a slight improvement of 50 additional vertical pixels compared to the C51.

While the listing refrains from divulging further details, a Bluetooth certification has shed light on the Poco C61 being essentially a rebranded version of the Redmi A3, which was officially introduced in February. However, slight discrepancies may exist between the two models, notably the presence of a hole-punch design for the selfie camera in the Poco C61, while the Redmi A3 incorporates a waterdrop notch.

The Redmi A3 boasts a 6.71″ display, an 8 MP primary rear camera accompanied by a decorative 0.08 MP auxiliary lens, a 5 MP front-facing camera, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a 5,000 mAh battery supporting 10W wired charging. It’s anticipated that the Poco C61 may inherit most, if not all, of these specifications, promising a compelling offering in the budget smartphone segment.

Published on 04/2/24 10:42 | by Rawa John