HIGHLIGHTS
* The POCO C51 has finally launched in India.
* The entry-level device comes with a 5,000mAh battery, a MediaTek Helio G36 processor, and an 8MP rear camera.
* Here’s everything you need to know about the device, including its price and specifications.
* It is a rebranded Redmi A2+ smartphone unveiled globally.
* The device is equipped with MediaTek Helio G36 SoC.
POCO has finally launched its new entry-level smartphone, dubbed the POCO C51 in India.
The POCO C51 comes with features like a 6.52-inch display, a MediaTek Helio G36 processor, a 5,000mAh battery, and an 8MP dual rear camera setup.
The device will go on first sale in India on April 10th, 2023.
Poco has been launching many budget smartphones in India to disrupt the market. The Xiaomi sub-brand became the top-selling smartphone brand on Flipkart for Q1 of 2023.
The company recently launched Poco C55 smartphone in India, which was a rebranded Redmi 12C smartphone.
Poco has now rebranded another budget Redmi smartphone as Poco C51 in India. The micro-site and teaser of the smartphones were revealed recently.
Poco has equipped the C51 smartphone with a MediaTek Helio G36 processor, 5000mAh battery, Android 13 Go Edition, and more.
Let’s take a look at the price, full specifications, and features of the newly launched POCO C51 and find out what the device has in store for us.
POCO C51 price in India, Offers
The POCO C51 is launched in a single memory variant, which has 4GB RAM (plus 3GB virtual RAM) and 64GB internal storage.
The device is priced at Rs 8,499 in the country, but as part of the introductory offer, can be bought for Rs 7,799 via Flipkart starting April 10th, 2023.
The POCO C51 is available in Power Black and Royal Blue colour options.
Poco C51 Specifications
Starting with the display of the device, the POCO C51 has a 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz touch sampling rate. Powering the device is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 processor, which is coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage.
In terms of software, the POCO C51 boots Android 13 Go Edition out of the box.
Coming to the cameras of the device, the POCO C51 has an 8MP dual rear camera setup and a 5MP selfie snapper.
The device retains a 3.5mm headphone jack and has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
In terms of battery, the POCO C51 sports a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging over a microUSB charging port. The device supports Bluetooth 5.0, dual 4G VOLTE, GPS, and GLONASS.
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 is the price of Poco C51?
Ans) Poco has priced the lone variant of the smartphone with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at Rs 8,499. The introductory pricing of the smartphone is at Rs 7,799 for the first sale.
2) What are the colours Poco C51 are available in?
Ans) It will be available in two colour options, namely Power Black and Royal Blue.
3) Where can I buy the Poco C51?
Ans) Poco has revealed that the smartphone would be exclusively sold via Flipkart.
The company revels that the first sale of the device would start on April 10.
4) How is the camera of Poco C51 to click selfies & record videos ?
Ans) Poco has equipped the smartphone with a dual rear camera and LED flash in the optics department.
The C51 has an 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and a secondary Auxiliary lens, Aka QVGA lens, with an active pixel array of 248 x 328. The rear camera supports video recording up to 1080p at 30fps. The display has a waterdrop notch for the 5MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture. Poco has also included support for 1080p video recording for the front camera.
5) How is the battery of Poco C51?
Ans) The device Poco C51 is backed by a large 5000mAh battery with support for 10W charging tech. However, the company still uses the old micro-USB port for charging.
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