Xiaomi POCO C61 is official in Nigeria for under ₦150,000: See Specs, Price

• Phone Name: POCO C61
• Manufacturer: Xiaomi
• Class: Lower mid-range
• Supported Mobile Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G on MTN, Airtel, Globacom, 9mobile.
• Price Range: Below ₦150,000
• Main Attraction/s:

POCO C61 is one of the latest smartphones released in Nigeria in November 2024. It has a 6.71-inch screen, 5000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

The device is available in two memory variants – one with 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage, and the other with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

Specs

Network

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: No.
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM

Body

• Dimensions: 168.4 x 76.3 x 8.3 mm
• Weight: 199g
• Display: 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz refresh rate, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, IPS LCD screen. Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
• Colours: Black. Green. Blue.
• Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back.

Processor

• Operating System: Android 14, MIUI
• CPU: 64-bit, 2.2 GHz Octa-core
• Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320

Memory

• RAM: 3GB. 4GB.
• Internal Storage Memory: 64GB. 128GB.
• External Storage: microSD, dedicated.

Cameras

• Rear/Main Camera: 8 MP main sensor, autofocus, dual LED flash, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front/Selfie Camera: 5 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 1080p@30fps video capture

Battery & Charging

• Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
• Battery Charging: 10W fast charging
• Wireless Charging: No.
• Reverse Charging: No.

Sound and Video

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: 3.5 mm audio jack
• Loudspeaker: Mono speaker
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: Yes.

Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: No.
• Barometer: No.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; side-mounted.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor: No.

Connectivity

• Bluetooth Version: 5.4
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo
• USB: microUSB v2.0. Type-C. USB-OTG.
• NFC: No.

Launch & Release Dates

• Announced: November 2024
• Release Date: November 2024

Price in Nigeria

How much is POCO C61 in Nigeria? It is available in the following memory variants and prices:

• 3/64GB: ₦109,900
• 4/128GB: ₦126,900

It can be purchased at stores around the country. These may include Jumia, Slot, Pointek, Swot, 3C Hub, Finet, and others.

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