Earlier this week, Poco unveiled its X6 Neo smartphone in the Indian market. However, it appears that the company is now preparing for the launch of another device in its budget-focused C series, the Poco C61. This upcoming smartphone has recently surfaced on the Google Play Supported Devices list, indicating an imminent debut.
Poco C61 on the Horizon
The Google Play listing discloses the model number of the device as 2312BPC51H, confirming its identity as the Poco C61. While this listing provides this essential detail, further information about the device remains scarce at this time.
Before its appearance on the Google Play list, the Poco C61 had already received Bluetooth SIG certification and was identified on the BIS certification database using the same model number observed on the Google Play Store. Interestingly, the device shares its model number with the Redmi A3 — 23129RN51H — across all certifications, implying that the Poco C61 could potentially be a rebranded version of the Redmi A3.
Redmi A3 Specifications
The Redmi A3 was recently introduced by Xiaomi in the Indian market, featuring a 6.7-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a remarkable 90Hz refresh rate. Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, supported by up to 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage capacity.
Running on Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box, the Redmi A3 is equipped with an 8MP rear camera alongside a 0.08MP secondary sensor, as well as a 5MP front-facing selfie camera. Notably, the phone maintains typical budget smartphone features such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a USB Type-C port for charging purposes.
In terms of connectivity, the Redmi A3 offers dual SIM support, 4G compatibility, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, and GNSS capabilities. Powering the device is a robust 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging, ensuring prolonged usage durations.
