POCO has introduced the new C51, a new entry-level smartphone powered by a fresh chipset from MediaTek.
The new POCO C51 uses the new MediaTek Helio G36 processor that came out in February. It’s an octa-core chip with up to 2.2GHz speeds and PowerVR GE8320 graphics.
Everything else looks pretty standard for a sub-Php5,000 smartphone. It has a decent 6.52-inch HD+ LCD display like what others have, as well as the usual 5,000mAh battery. It also has a slow 10W charger that plugs through the old microUSB port.
For the software, the new C51 ships with the power-friendly Android 13 Go Edition. For good measure, Xiaomi ensured that there was a fingerprint scanner on the back.
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Also back here are the dual cameras led by an 8-megapixel main shooter and a VGA accomplice that works as a depth sensor. As expected, there’s only a 5-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The new POCO C51 has an SRP of INR8,499 (~Php5,700) for the sole 4GB/64GB model. It will be available in India through Flipkart starting April 12 at 12NN with an introductory price of INR7,799 (~Php5,200).
POCO C51 Specs
- Android 13 Go Edition, MIUI
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.52-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, 269ppi
- 2.2GHz MediaTek Helio G36 octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- PowerVR GE8320 GPU
- 64GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 8-megapixel (f/2.0) + VGA rear cameras, LED flash
- Splash resistant
- Single loudspeaker, Headphone jack
- Rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- FM radio
- microUSB
- Dimensions: 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1mm
- Weight: 192g
- Colors: Royal Blue, Power Black
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W charging