Poco C61 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G
Compare Poco C61 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G side by side: MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm), 8MP vs 108MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh battery…
Poco
Poco C61
$89
1categories won
Poco
X5 Pro 5G
$299
13categories won
6 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X5 Pro 5G takes the overall win
The Poco X5 Pro 5G proves superior overall against the Poco C61, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X5 Pro 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X5 Pro 5G. Choose the X5 Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco C61 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X5 Pro 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 67W charging.
X5 Pro 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) and 6GB RAM.
X5 Pro 5G takes photography with 108MP optics.
Poco C61 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $89 vs $299.
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 X5 Pro 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 | 1080 x 2400Winner |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 395 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 900 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| Process node | 12 nm | 6 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 155,000 | 545,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 860 | 3020Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 8 MP | 108 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 3Winner |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 181 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.9 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP53 |
| Build | Radiant ring glass back design, polycarbonate frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Plastic frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Software and support
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 12 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 2 years |
| Security updates | 3 years | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Poco C61 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $89Winner | $299 |
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 X5 Pro 5G
A quintessential mid-range champion, the POCO X5 Pro 5G features the rock-solid Snapdragon 778G chipset, a flexible Flow AMOLED 120Hz display with razor bezels, a 108MP camera, and iconic POCO Yellow styling.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh