POCO C81 Launches in India With 6300mAh Battery and 4 OS Upgrades

POCO C81 and C81x debut in India

POCO C81 Launches in India, bringing two new budget phones into the under Rs 11,000 segment. The POCO C81 is priced at Rs 10,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant, while the C81x comes in at Rs 9,999 for the 3GB + 64GB model.

Both phones will go on sale on Flipkart starting April 27 at 12 PM. The company is positioning the pair with large displays, 120Hz refresh rates, and Unisoc T7250 processors.

POCO C81 and C81x specifications

• POCO C81 display: 6.9-inch HD+ LCD
• POCO C81x display: 6.88-inch HD+ LCD
• Refresh rate: 120Hz on both phones
• Processor: Unisoc T7250 octa-core chipset
• RAM and storage: LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage
• Battery: 6,300mAh on POCO C81, 5,200mAh on POCO C81x
• Charging: 15W fast charging and 7.5W reverse wired charging
• Rear camera: 13MP primary camera with LED flash
• Front camera: 8MP sensor
• Security: Side fingerprint scanner

The POCO C81 runs on Android 16 with HyperOS 3 and will get four OS upgrades and six years of security patches. The C81x runs on Android 15 and is set to receive two OS upgrades and four years of security updates.

Both devices include a 3.5mm headphone jack and support memory expansion up to 2TB. The C81 comes in Sunset Gold, Sky Blue, and Elite Black, while the C81x is listed in Ice Blue and Crystal Black.

Pricing and sale details

POCO has placed the two phones in a segment that already includes devices such as the Realme P4 Lite 4G and Ai+ Nova 2. The company has not added more launch details beyond pricing and availability on Flipkart.

The C81 and C81x expand POCO’s portfolio under Rs 11,000, with both models sharing the same core platform and different battery, software, and colour options. Sale begins April 27 at 12 PM on Flipkart.

POCO C81, C81x launch in India

POCO C81 and C81x have made their India debut as part of the company’s budget lineup. The two phones arrive with 120Hz displays, Unisoc T7250 processors, and large battery packs, with the C81 getting the bigger 6,300mAh unit.

The pricing puts the C81x at Rs 9,999 and the C81 at Rs 10,999. Both models are expected to be listed on Flipkart from April 27 at 12 PM. The phones also feature a 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, 15W charging, and reverse wired charging support.

POCO has also split the software support policies between the two phones. The C81 gets four OS upgrades and six years of security updates, while the C81x gets two OS upgrades and four years of security patches. Both phones offer expandable storage up to 2TB and include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Colour options differ as well. The C81 will be sold in Sunset Gold, Sky Blue, and Elite Black. The C81x will be available in Ice Blue and Crystal Black.

The launch adds two more phones to POCO’s budget range and places them directly in a crowded price band under Rs 11,000. The sale schedule on Flipkart is the next confirmed step mentioned for the new models.