POCO, a prominent player in India’s consumer tech industry, has broadened its C-series offerings by unveiling the POCO C51. The device is India’s first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Helio G36 processor, along with a 6.52″ large display and 7GB Turbo RAM*. This powerful, entry-level smartphone embodies POCO’s commitment to delivering exciting features at an attractive price point, elevating the overall user experience. The POCO C51, available in a 4GB+64GB configuration, will retail for INR 8,499 starting April 10 on Flipkart, with an introductory offer of INR 7,799 on its first sale date.
Himanshu Tandon, Country Head of POCO India, remarked on the launch: “The C-series smartphones from POCO have consistently outshined competitors and garnered tremendous acclaim in an otherwise crowded segment. The POCO C31 received an overwhelming response, with over 2 million units sold to date. Building on this legacy, the POCO C51 is here to #SlayAllDay with the latest MediaTek Helio G36. We are thrilled to introduce this game-changer, POCO C51, as a value-for-money option for our fans and customers.”
Performance
The MediaTek Helio G36 equips the POCO C51 with an octa-core processor capable of reaching peak clock speeds of 2.2GHz. It ensures smooth browsing and multimedia consumption. Operating on Android 13 Go – Clean UI, the POCO C51 provides users with a consistently seamless experience and two years of security updates.
Display
The POCO C51 boasts a 6.52″ HD+ display with 720×1600 resolution, enabling effortless content viewing and video calls. The device guarantees an efficient, smooth, and vivid streaming experience, and features a touch sampling rate of 120Hz.
Memory & Storage
The POCO C51, equipped with 7GB Turbo RAM (4GB LPDDR4X + 3GB Turbo RAM), allows users to run and switch between apps quickly. The device features a 3-card slot, including one dedicated to up to 1TB SD cards, offering ample storage for portable content.
Camera
The POCO C51 comes with an 8MP dual rear camera system and a 5MP front-facing camera for capturing life’s memorable moments. The device supports 1080p video recording at 30fps and includes a range of photography and videography features and modes for capturing moments with clarity and precision.
Battery
Built to endure everyday tasks, the POCO C51 houses a sizeable 5000mAh battery that lasts throughout the day. The 10W charging support ensures adequate battery backup.
Design
Available in Royal Blue and Power Black, the POCO C51 sports a leather-like design. Its premium, scratch-resistant, and durable textured back surface feels pleasant to hold. The rear fingerprint sensor ensures quick and secure phone unlocking, while the device also features splash-proof capabilities.
POCO is a consumer tech brand built on the ‘Made of MAD’ philosophy, focusing on POCO fans’ needs. Its relentless pursuit of technology fans genuinely require aims to democratize decision-making and guarantee continuous product updates to deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction.