Poco C61 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
Name | Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
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Display | 6.71 in | 6.88 in |
Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
Camera | 8 MP + 0.08 MP Dual | 32 MP |
Price | Rs. 6990 | Rs. 6499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 26, 2024. The cost of Poco C61 is Rs. 6990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 6499.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Poco C61's 6.71 inch screen. Poco C61 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has IPS Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 269 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Poco C61 has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Poco C61's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera outshines Poco C61's 8 MP + 0.08 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco C61's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
Name | Poco C61 | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
General | ||
Country of Origin | India | |
Model | C61, MZB0GDZIN | 25028RN03I |
Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Release Date | March 26, 2024 | March 21, 2025 |
In The Box | Handset, 10W Charger, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
Design | ||
Dimensions | 76.3 x 168.4 x 8.3 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
Weight | 199 g | 193 g |
Colors | Ethereal Blue, Diamond Dust Black, Mystical Green | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
Display | ||
Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
Size | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.5:9 |
PPI | ~ 269 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89% | ~ 84.1% |
Glass Type | Gorilla Glass 3 | |
Features | 500nits Brightness | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
Memory | ||
RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
Connectivity | ||
GPRS | Yes | Yes |
EDGE | Yes | Yes |
3G | Yes | Yes |
4G | Yes | Yes |
VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
IR Blaster | No | No |
Extra | ||
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
IP Rating | IP52 | |
Dust Resistant | Yes | |
Extra Features | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head SAR: 0.839 W/kg, Body SAR: 0.773 W/kg | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates |
Camera | ||
Rear Camera | 8 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 0.08 MP AI Lens | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Features | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical | ||
OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
Chipset | Mediatek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 |
CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
Core Details | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz | |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Java | No | No |
Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
Multimedia | ||
Yes | Yes | |
Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery | ||
Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |