Poco C61 vs Poco F9 Pro
Compare Poco C61 vs Poco F9 Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB), 8MP vs 200MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
Poco
Poco C61
$89
3categories won
Poco
F9 Pro
$699
17categories won
20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco F9 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco F9 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco C61, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the F9 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the F9 Pro. Choose the F9 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco C61 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
F9 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,330 mAh alongside 100W charging.
F9 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) and 12GB RAM.
F9 Pro takes photography with 200MP optics and 2.5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Poco C61 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $89 vs $699.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Poco C61 vs F9 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71" | 6.59" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 | 1156 x 2510Winner |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 419 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB) |
| Process node | 12 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 155,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 860 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 8 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.5x |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,330 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 206 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmWinner | 8.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP68 |
| Build | Radiant ring glass back design, polycarbonate frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Software and support
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Poco C61 | F9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $89Winner | $699 |
Poco C61
The POCO C61 elevates ultra-budget design by pairing a genuine Gorilla Glass 3 rear finish with an eye-catching circular Radiant Ring camera halo, a smooth 90Hz display, Type-C charging, and side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
- Display
- 6.71"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Main camera
- 8MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Poco F9 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro is a high-performance $699 smartphone aimed at gamers and power users. It pairs Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset with an enormous 6330 mAh silicon-carbon battery. While its plastic back and 8MP ultrawide camera show cost-cutting, its 185Hz AMOLED display makes it a formidable mid-range flagship.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series (SM8850-1-AB)
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 6,330mAh