Xiaomi Poco C51 Specs, Price, and Best Deals

Xiaomi Poco C51 is one of Xiaomi’s latest affordable Android smartphone launched in April 2023. It boasts an appealing design, impressive camera setup, a sturdy processor and large battery. The affordable android phone has a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 processor and runs on Android 13 (Go edition) with MIUI. The Poco C51 also has 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage and backed up by a 5000 mAh non-removable battery.

Design

The design of the Poco C51 is quite impressive, especially considering its price point. It has a solid and well-built structure. The Xiaomi Poco C51 has a body made of polycarbonate material, which is a type of plastic that is known for its durability and impact resistance.

This android phone is also relatively thick, which may be a downside for some users who prefer slimmer devices. It weigh 192 g and measures a dimensions of 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm. However, it has an overall sturdy and solid build quality, which feels great in the hand.

The front panel of the Poco C51 is dominated by a 6.52 inches, which has Corning Gorilla Glass protection for added durability and scratch resistance.

The plastic back panel has a glossy finish, that gives it a premium look and feel. It has a rectangular camera module on the rear, which houses the dual-camera setup and the LED flash. There is also a fingerprint scanner, slightly below the rear camera and the Poco Logo perfectly inscribed at the bottom left corner of the rear panel.

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The Xiaomi phone has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port for charging and data transfer, and a dual-SIM tray that can accommodate two nano-SIM cards. There is also has a dedicated microSD card slot for expandable storage.

Display

The Xiaomi Poco C51 comes with a large 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a high 90Hz refresh rate. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of approximately 269 pixels per inch (ppi), which is considered good for a device in its price range.

This display quality is impressive, with vibrant colors and good contrast. Thanks to the  average refresh rate, this display feel incredibly smooth, especially when scrolling or playing games.

Additionally, this display has a screen-to-body ratio of approximately 81.0%, which means that the display covers about 81.0% of the front surface of the device, while the remaining area is occupied by bezels and front facing camera. As for the front camera, there is a waterdrop notch at the top of the display that perfectly accommodate it.

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The Poco C51 also has a typical brightness of 400 nits. This means that the display can achieve a maximum brightness level of 400 nits under normal operating conditions. This brightness level is considered to be average for a smartphone display, and it should be sufficient for most indoor and outdoor use cases.

Camera

The Xiaomi Poco C51 comes with a 8-megapixel primary camera and a 0.08-megapixel depth sensor for portrait shots. The front-facing camera is an -5megapixel sensor for selfies.

This primary camera comes with features like autofocus, HDR, and a dual-LED flash. It can shoot 1080p videos at 30 frames per second. The camera interface is user-friendly and has various shooting modes like Panorama, Beauty, and Bokeh.

In terms of image quality, the camera of the Poco C51 performs decently in good lighting conditions. The colors are natural and the details are decently sharp. However, in low-light conditions, the camera struggles to produce clear and sharp images, and there is noticeable noise and graininess.

The depth sensor is useful for portrait shots, and it can produce decent bokeh effect with a good separation between the subject and the background. The front-facing camera also performs decently in good lighting conditions, producing sharp and detailed selfies with natural colors.

Hardware and Software

Under the hood, the Xiaomi Poco C51 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 octa-core processor, clocked at 2.2GHz, and comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded via a dedicated microSD card slot.

In terms of software, this Poco device runs on Android 13 Go edition with Xiaomi’s  MIUI 13 user interface on top. The user interface is user-friendly and comes with various customization options, including themes, wallpapers, and icons. The device also comes with pre-installed apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

In terms of performance, the Xiaomi Poco C51 performs decently for its price range. It can handle basic tasks like browsing the web, checking email, and using social media apps smoothly. However, it may struggle with more demanding tasks like gaming or running heavy apps. For connectivity, there is support for Bluetooth 5.0, and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS and Micro USB Type-C 2.0 for transfer and charging.

The battery life of the Poco C51 is one of its strongest features. It comes with a 5000mAh battery that can easily last for a full day of moderate usage. The device also supports 10W fast charging, which can fully charge the device in around 2.5 hours.

Xiaomi Poco C51 Price and Availability

Xiaomi Poco C51 price starts at $98 / ₹ 8,420 / €90 / PKR 27,700. The Poco C51 is expected to cost around 50,000 Naira in Nigeria.