Poco C61 vs Poco X8 Power
Compare Poco C61 vs Poco X8 Power side by side: MediaTek Helio G36 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 8MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 10000mAh battery, $89 vs…
Poco
Poco C61
$89
2categories won
Poco
X8 Power
$349
10categories won
3 categories tied · 15 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X8 Power takes the overall win
The Poco X8 Power proves superior overall against the Poco C61, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X8 Power leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X8 Power. Choose the X8 Power if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Poco C61 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X8 Power takes battery honors offering 10,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X8 Power provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
X8 Power takes photography with 50MP optics.
Poco C61 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $89 vs $349.
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 X8 Power: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 450 nits |
Performance
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Process node | 12 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 155,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 860 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 6 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 10,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
Design
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP68/IP69K |
| Build | Radiant ring glass back design, polycarbonate frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 3 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Poco C61 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Storage expansion | microSD | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $89Winner | $349 |
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 X8 Power
The Poco X8 Power is a highly specialized endurance phone built around a massive 10,000 mAh battery and IP69K ruggedness. While it offers strong Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance and 100W charging, its dim LCD screen and outdated Android 13 software severely limit its mainstream appeal.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 10,000mAh