POCO C81 4G vs Poco C81x 4G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the POCO C81 4G and the Poco C81x 4G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 6,300 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.9 in | 6.88 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 208 g | — |
| Released | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
Summary: POCO C81 4G is ahead on battery, screen size.
Display
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 650 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches (17.53 cm) | 6.88 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1640 pixels (HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | — |
| Brightness | 800 nits (peak/HBM) | — |
| Pixel Density | — | ~260 ppi |
| Features | — | Bezel-less with waterdrop notch |
Platform
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, expected up to 2 major OS updates |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | — |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1.8 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 1.6 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), expandable up to 2 TB | — |
| Internal storage | 64GB | — |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot), expandable up to 2TB |
Main Camera
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2 (wide) |
| Features | LED flash, Autofocus | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP (wide) | 8 MP |
| Features | HDR, Fill-light | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
Battery
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po, non-removable | Li-Po 5200 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 6300 mAh | — |
| Charging | 15W wired, 7.5W reverse wired | 15W wired, 7.5W reverse wired |
Body
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.32 in) | 171.8 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 208 g (7.34 oz) | 193 grams |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | — |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | IP52 (dust and splash resistant) | — |
| Build Material Back | — | Polycarbonate |
| Waterproof | — | Dust and splash resistant (IP52 rating) |
Comms
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | — |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | Type-C |
| GPS | — | Yes, with Glonass |
Launch
| POCO C81 4G | Poco C81x 4G |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, April 23 | 2026, April 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 23 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, POCO C81 4G or Poco C81x 4G?
POCO C81 4G — 6,300 mAh for the POCO C81 4G versus 5,200 mAh for the Poco C81x 4G.
Is the POCO C81 4G or the Poco C81x 4G rated higher?
We rate the POCO C81 4G 7/10 and the Poco C81x 4G 7/10.
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