With the introduction of the Poco C61, a new entry-level smartphone, Poco has broadened its product line in India. The smartphone, which retails for Rs 6,999, has an LCD screen and a 5,000mAh battery. The glass-back Poco C61 is equipped with a MediaTek chipset.
A low-cost smartphone bearing the Redmi name was also introduced by Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi last month. The Redmi A3, which debuted at a starting price of Rs 7,299, is powered by a MediaTek CPU and features an HD+ display as well. This smartphone boasts a 5,000mAh battery and a glass-back design.
Redmi A3 vs. Poco C61: A comparison
| Feature | Poco C61 | Redmi A3 |
| Display | 6.71-inch LCD, 720 * 1650 , 90Hz, Gorilla Glass 3 | 6.71-inch HD+, 720 * 1650 90Hz, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Chipset | Octa-core MediaTek G36 | Octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB/4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB, expandable up to 1TB | 64GB/128GB, expandable up to 1TB |
| Rear Camera | 8MP main | 8MP main, secondary camera |
| Front Camera | 5MP | 5MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, 10W charging |
| Android Version | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Side-mounted | Side-mounted |
| Colours | Mystical Green, Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black | Black, Blue, Green |
| Price | Rs 6,999 (6GB+64GB) / Rs 7,999 (6GB + 128GB) | Rs 7,299 (3GB + 64GB) / R s 8,299 (4GB + 128GB) / R S9,299 (6GB + 128GB) |
