Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco C81x
Verdict
The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro scores higher in 3 of 6 sections (connectivity & features, performance and battery), while the Xiaomi Poco C81x is not clearly ahead in any section; they are even on camera, display and design & durability.
The biggest difference is connectivity & features: 33 vs 22 points.
- Poco C81 Pro leads in 6 fields
- Poco C81x leads in 2 fields
- 28 ties
36 scored fields compared
Score by section
| Section scores | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C81x |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||
| Performance | 24 | 14 |
| Camera | 8 | 7 |
| Battery | 54 | 49 |
| Display | 48 | 46 |
| Design & durability | 33 | 35 |
| Connectivity & features | 33 | 22 |
Full specifications
Performance
- Chipset performance index
- Poco C81 Pro: 15/100
- Poco C81x: 15/100
- Chipset
- Poco C81 Pro: Unisoc T7250
- Poco C81x: Unisoc T7250
- RAM (max)
- Poco C81 Pro: 4 GB(Better)
- Poco C81x: 3 GB
- Storage (max)
- Poco C81 Pro: 256 GB(Better)
- Poco C81x: 64 GB
- Process node
- Poco C81 Pro: 12 nm
- Poco C81x: 12 nm
Camera
- Main camera resolution
- Poco C81 Pro: 13 MP
- Poco C81x: 13 MP
- Main sensor size
- Poco C81 Pro: 1/3.06″
- Poco C81x: Unknown
- Optical stabilization (OIS)
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Ultra-wide camera
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Telephoto camera
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Periscope lens
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Optical zoom
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Video recording
- Poco C81 Pro: 1080p
- Poco C81x: 1080p
- Front camera
- Poco C81 Pro: 8 MP
- Poco C81x: 8 MP
- Front camera 4K video
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
Battery
- Battery capacity
- Poco C81 Pro: 6000 mAh(Better)
- Poco C81x: 5200 mAh
- Wired charging
- Poco C81 Pro: 15 W
- Poco C81x: 15 W
- Wireless charging
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Reverse charging
- Poco C81 Pro: Yes
- Poco C81x: Yes
- Reverse charging type
- Poco C81 Pro: Wired
- Poco C81x: Wired
Display
- Screen size
- Poco C81 Pro: 6.9″
- Poco C81x: 6.88″
- Panel type
- Poco C81 Pro: LCD
- Poco C81x: LCD
- Refresh rate
- Poco C81 Pro: 120 Hz
- Poco C81x: 120 Hz
- Pixel density
- Poco C81 Pro: 254 ppi
- Poco C81x: 260 ppi(Better)
- Peak brightness
- Poco C81 Pro: 800 nits(Better)
- Poco C81x: 650 nits
- Resolution
- Poco C81 Pro: 720x1600
- Poco C81x: 720x1640
Design & durability
- Weight
- Poco C81 Pro: 208 g
- Poco C81x: 193 g(Better)
- Thickness
- Poco C81 Pro: 8.2 mm(Better)
- Poco C81x: 8.3 mm
- Dust & water resistance
- Poco C81 Pro: None
- Poco C81x: None
- Back material
- Poco C81 Pro: Plastic
- Poco C81x: Unknown
- Frame material
- Poco C81 Pro: Plastic
- Poco C81x: Unknown
Connectivity & features
- 5G
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Wi-Fi
- Poco C81 Pro: Wi-Fi 5
- Poco C81x: Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Poco C81 Pro: 5.2
- Poco C81x: 5.2
- USB speed
- Poco C81 Pro: USB 2.0
- Poco C81x: USB 2.0
- USB port
- Poco C81 Pro: USB-C 2.0
- Poco C81x: USB-C 2.0
- DisplayPort output
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- NFC
- Poco C81 Pro: Yes(Better)
- Poco C81x: No
- eSIM
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Ultra-wideband (UWB)
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Satellite connectivity
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Stereo speakers
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Poco C81 Pro: Yes
- Poco C81x: Yes
- Fingerprint reader
- Poco C81 Pro: Side-mounted
- Poco C81x: Side-mounted
- 3D face unlock
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- Infrared blaster
- Poco C81 Pro: No
- Poco C81x: No
- FM radio
- Poco C81 Pro: Yes
- Poco C81x: Yes
- microSD slot
- Poco C81 Pro: Yes
- Poco C81x: Yes
- Card slot
- Poco C81 Pro: microSD
- Poco C81x: microSD
General
- Operating system
- Poco C81 Pro: Android 15
- Poco C81x: Android 15
- OS updates (major versions)
- Poco C81 Pro: 4
- Poco C81x: 2
- Launch price
- Poco C81 Pro: About 120 EUR
- Poco C81x: About 90 EUR
- Year
- Poco C81 Pro: 2026
- Poco C81x: 2026
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| — | Poco C81 Pro | Poco C81x |
|---|---|---|
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - International HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - LATAM | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2026, April 27 | 2026, April 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, April 27 | Available. Released 2026, April 23 |
| Body | ||
| 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 g (6.81 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | – |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM Dust and splash resistant |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 650 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.88 inches, 112.4 cm2 (~84.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density) | 720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density) |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) | Unisoc T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM UFS 2.2 | 64GB 3GB RAM |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06" | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Battery | ||
| Type | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired 7.5W reverse wired | 15W wired 7.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, Gold, Green | Ice Blue, Crystal Black |
| Models | 25128PC17G | – |
| Price | About 120 EUR | About 90 EUR |