POCO C81
POCO C81 is a 6.9-inch smartphone with a 13 MP main camera and a 6,300 mAh battery. It launched in India in April 2026.
In short
POCO C81 is a phone from POCO, released April 2026. Key specifications: display size 6.9", main camera 13 MP, battery 6,300 mAh. Among phones here it fits best for long software support.
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- Display size
- 6.9"
- Main camera
- 13 MP
- Battery
- 6,300 mAh
Where to buy
No current price recorded from any seller in India.
Pros
- 6 years of security updates promised
Cons
- Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
- Water resistance limited to dripping water (IP52)
Who should buy it
- Best for Long software support · What matters most? (pick any) #30 of 368 phones for this
Full specifications
Display
| Display size | 6.9" |
|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits |
Performance
| Memory options | 4 GB RAM (storage not stated) |
|---|
Camera
| Main camera | 13 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
Battery
| Battery | 6,300 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging speed | 15 W |
Software
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Software | Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| OS updates promised | 4 |
| OS updates counted in | Upgrades |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
Build
| Water resistance | IP52 |
|---|---|
| Colours | Sunset Gold, Elite Black, Sky Blue |
About the C81
POCO C81 is a 6.9-inch smartphone with a 13 MP main camera and a 6,300 mAh battery. It launched in India in April 2026. It is one of 18 POCO phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.
POCO C81 at a glance
- Display: 6.9-inch screen, 120 Hz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM (storage not stated)
- Cameras: a 13 MP main rear camera and an 8 MP front camera
- Battery: 6,300 mAh, 15 W wired charging
- Software (as listed): Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3
- Updates: 4 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates
- Water and dust: IP52
Display
The POCO C81 has a 6.9-inch screen. Only 10 of the 367 phones Comparezi has this figure for have a larger screen. It refreshes at up to 120 Hz. POCO quotes a peak brightness of 800 nits. Brands measure peak brightness in different ways (full screen, a small bright area, high brightness mode), so Comparezi does not rank phones on this figure.
Performance and memory
Memory options: 4 GB RAM (storage not stated).
Cameras
The main camera has a 13 MP sensor. The front camera is 8 MP.
Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 6,300 mAh, larger than 59 % of the 359 phones Comparezi has this figure for. Wired charging is rated at up to 15 W.
Software and updates
POCO lists its software as Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3. POCO promises 4 OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates.
Design and durability
It is rated IP52: dust-protected and protected against dripping water. Colours: Sunset Gold, Elite Black, Sky Blue.
Who should buy the POCO C81
On its published specifications, the POCO C81 suits buyers who prioritise long software support (6 years of security updates).
Strengths
- 6 years of security updates promised
Trade-offs
- Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
- Water resistance limited to dripping water (IP52)
How the POCO C81 compares
The phones closest to it on specifications, from other brands:
- Redmi A7 Pro. POCO C81 vs Redmi A7 Pro: full comparison
- Redmi 15A 5G: main camera 13 MP on the POCO C81 vs 32 MP on the Redmi 15A 5G. POCO C81 vs Redmi 15A 5G: full comparison
- Redmi A7 Pro 5G: main camera 13 MP on the POCO C81 vs 32 MP on the Redmi A7 Pro 5G. POCO C81 vs Redmi A7 Pro 5G: full comparison
- realme C71. POCO C81 vs realme C71: full comparison
Other POCO phones
- POCO C85x 5G (POCO C81 vs POCO C85x 5G)
- POCO C71 (POCO C81 vs POCO C71)
- POCO C81x (POCO C81 vs POCO C81x)
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Specifications from POCO's official product page (poco.in), checked 19 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.
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Questions
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