In the coming days, we’ll start seeing the new POCO C81 Pro in stores around the world—an affordable Xiaomi device priced around €100—which comes with the Xiaomi HyperOS 3 interface and a solid track record of updates.
As for its specs, highlights include a robust 6000 mAh battery with 15W charging, which will provide solid battery life, and a large display with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate.
Powering the device is an Octa-Core UNISOC T7250 processor, which is essentially a rebranded UNISOC T615 and falls slightly short of the UNISOC T620, scoring 306,000 points on Antutu v10. It features 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be virtually expanded by an additional 4 GB. For storage, we have options with 64/128/256 GB of high-speed UFS 2.2 memory, which can be expanded via the microSD card reader by up to an additional 2 TB.
This phone features a 6.9-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and a brightness of up to 800 nits. The front camera is 8 MP, and the rear camera is 13 MP with a built-in flash and supported by an auxiliary lens.
This POCO features wireless connectivity, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, a 4G LTE modem with dual SIM, and GPS. The fingerprint reader is located on the power button; it has a USB Type-C port, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and a single speaker for audio.
Availability and best price
- The new POCO C81 Pro will be available for purchase in the coming days for around €100 at the official Xiaomi store and on Amazon.
