HIGHLIGHTS
* The upcoming POCO C51 is expected to be a rebranded version of the recently launched Redmi A2+.
* The upcoming POCO C51 is said to be an affordable smartphone and is expected to be priced between Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000.
* The details about the upcoming phone were revealed via a microsite, which has now been deleted.
* The POCO C51 will feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display, a water drop notch, and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
After launching the POCO C55 last month, Xiaomi-backed smartphone brand POCO is likely gearing up to unveil the POCO C51 India on April 7th.
This was confirmed via a micro-site, which has since been taken down, that the upcoming smartphone would be available for purchase in India through the e-commerce platform Flipkart.
In addition, the teaser page provided confirmation of the smartphone’s most important technical specifications.
Poco launched the Poco C55 smartphone in February this year. Now it appears that the Chinese smartphone maker is all set to expand the C-series of smartphones.
Poco has confirmed that it will launch the Poco C15 smartphone in India. The company will launch the Poco C51 smartphone on April 7 in India.
Flipkart accidentally listed the smartphone on its website confirming the launch date and specifications. The listing was later removed.
The Flipkart listing confirmed the key specifications and colour options of the smartphone. The smartphone is also confirmed to come in blue and black colour options.
POCO C51 Launch in India
The Flipkart graphic suggested that the debut of the POCO C51 in India would take place on April 7 at 12 noon.
However, as of now, neither POCO’s social media handles nor its website includes any confirmation on the launch.
POCO C51 Price in India, Specifications
According to a report by MSP, the upcoming POCO C51 will be an affordable smartphone, and it will be priced between Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 in the country.
As far as the specifications are concerned, it is confirmed that the POCO C51 will offer a 6.52-inch HD+ display, an 8MP primary camera, a 5,000mAh battery and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader, as per the deleted listing.
The upcoming smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 SoC paired with up to 7GB RAM (4GB LPDDR4X RAM+3GB virtual RAM) and 32GB of internal storage. It will run on Android 13 (Go Edition).
The upcoming POCO smartphone appears to be a rebranded version of the Redmi A2 + that was launched a month ago.
However, there is no official confirmation about the same, and we will have to wait until the phone gets launched.
Last month, Poco launched the Poco X5 smartphone in India. The smartphone comes with a starting price tag of Rs 18,999 and it is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset.
The smartphone sports an FHD+ display and runs Android 12 operating system.
The smartphone is home to a 48MP main sensor and a 13MP selfie shooter.
Poco X5 is backed by a 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
POCO C51 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 7, 2023 (Expected) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Android Go |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 88.89 % |
Design
| Colours | Black, Blue |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 5 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| USB Type-C | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
FAQ’s on Poco C51
1) What are Poco C51 specifications?
Ans) The Poco C51 will sport a 6.52-inch HD+ display with 720×1600 pixel resolution. The smartphone is confirmed to be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 chipset paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The company has also confirmed that the smartphone will come with 4GB of virtual RAM support.
Poco C51 will offer 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 1TB by adding a microSD card.
The upcoming budget smartphone of the company runs Android 13 Go Edition and the smartphone maker has also promised to offer two years of security update to the smartphone.
Poco C51 will come with dual SIM support and will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The yet-to-launch Poco smartphone will feature a dual rear camera setup with 8MP main sensor with f/2.0 aperture and a secondary camera. Front is home to a 5MP selfie shooter.
Poco C51 will be backed by a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging support.
2) What does the POCO C51 Flipkart Listing show ?
Ans) The POCO C51 is expected to be a rebranded version of the Redmi A2+ that was launched a month ago.
As per Flipkart’s listing, the smartphone will feature a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with an HD+ resolution and a water drop notch.
It will be available in two colours – Blue and Black. The device will also sport a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Under the hood, the POCO C51 will be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 processor coupled with 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB eMMC 5.2 storage.
It will also feature virtual RAM technology that will use up to 3GB of storage as RAM. The smartphone will run on Android 13 Go Edition out of the box.
In terms of camera specifications, the POCO C51 will feature an 8-megapixel dual-rear camera setup along with a QVGA lens and an LED flash. On the front, it will sport a 5MP front shooter.
The POCO C51 will pack a massive 5000mAh battery unit with 10W charging support. There will be a micro-USB port for charging it. Connectivity options on the smartphone will include dual-SIM, 4G, 2.4GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and much more.
3) What is POCO C51 Expected Price?
Ans) The pricing of the POCO C51 is expected to be somewhere between Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 in India, according to speculations.
The POCO C51 is the brand’s second budget smartphone launch in 2023, after the POCO C55, which was a rebranded Redmi 12C, was launched in February.
With the launch of the POCO C51, the brand aims to expand its budget smartphone portfolio in India and cater to the needs of its budget-conscious customers.