Poco C61 vs Poco X6 Pro
Compare Poco C61 vs Poco X6 Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G36 vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 8MP vs 64MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $89 vs…
Poco
Poco C61
$89
1categories won
Poco
X6 Pro
$299
16categories won
3 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X6 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco X6 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco C61, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X6 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X6 Pro. Choose the X6 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco C61 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X6 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 67W charging.
X6 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra and 12GB RAM.
X6 Pro takes photography with 64MP 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 X6 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Poco C61 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1650 | 1220 x 2712Winner |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 446 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Poco C61 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Process node | 12 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 155,000 | 1,410,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 860 | 4750Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Poco C61 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 8 MP | 64 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 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Poco C61 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 186 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Radiant ring glass back design, polycarbonate frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Polycarbonate frame, flat Gorilla Glass 5 front, vegan leather or glossy composite back |
Software and support
| Specification | Poco C61 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Poco C61 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X6 Pro
The Poco X6 Pro is the benchmark sub-$300 performance smartphone, packing MediaTek 4nm Dimensity 8300 Ultra silicon, ultra-fast UFS 4.0 storage, a 1.5K 120Hz Flow AMOLED screen, and 67W turbo charging.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh