Title: Poco C61 on the Horizon: A Budget-Friendly Addition to the Poco Lineup with Redmi A3 Similarities
This week, Poco, Xiaomi’s sub-brand, introduced its latest offering in India: the X6 Neo. Amidst this excitement, whispers about another upcoming release from the budget-focused C series have emerged. The Poco C61 has been spotted on the Google Play Supported Devices list, hinting at an imminent launch.
The listing discloses the model number of the forthcoming smartphone as 2312BPC51H, and the name, Poco C61, is now confirmed. Nevertheless, limited information about the device is available at this time from Google’s listing.
Before surfacing on the Play Store list, the Poco C61 received Bluetooth SIG certification and was discovered on the BIS certification database with the same model number (2312BPC51H). A fascinating observation is that the device shares its model number with the Redmi A3 (23129RN51H) in all certifications. This suggests a strong likelihood of the Poco C61 being a rebrand from an existing Xiaomi model.
Specifications and Features of Redmi A3:
Xiaomi made waves in the Indian market last month with the release of the Redmi A3. This budget-friendly smartphone sports a 6.7-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and an impressive 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on the MediaTek Helio G36 chipset and offers up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage.
As for software, Android 13-based MIUI 14 comes preinstalled on the device. The Redmi A3’s photography setup consists of an 8MP primary rear camera and a secondary sensor with a 0.08MP resolution. For selfies, a 5MP front-facing camera is at your disposal.
The Redmi A3 offers a range of desirable features for budget-conscious buyers, including a 3.5mm headphone jack and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor ensures added security, while a USB Type-C port facilitates charging.
Connectivity options for the Redmi A3 include dual SIM support, 4G networks, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS. Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.
As more details about the Poco C61 emerge, we’ll keep you updated on its features, specifications, and potential differences from the Redmi A3. Stay tuned!