Price, specifications, pros and cons (Xiaomi Poco C81x)

What Are the Pros and Cons of the Xiaomi Poco C81x?

Pros

• A very budget price: starting at around €90, one of the cheapest Xiaomi phones, suitable as a secondary phone or for basic use.
• A large display with a high refresh rate that is rare in the class: a 6.88-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 650-nit (HBM) brightness, making scrolling smoother than the 60Hz screens of same-priced rivals.
• Practical perks that are rare in the class: a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, a dedicated microSDXC card slot for storage expansion, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
• A relatively light design and modern software: 193 grams and 8.3mm, with dust and water splash resistance, and software based on Android 15.

Cons

• RAM is very limited: just 3GB, one of the lowest in the series, which may not be enough for multitasking or modern apps.
• Screen resolution is very low: just 720 x 1640 pixels (HD+) at 260 ppi density, and it is an IPS LCD rather than AMOLED.
• 4G-only and no NFC: the device supports only 4G networks with no 5G, and lacks NFC. And the USB Type-C 2.0 port is dated, with Wi-Fi 5 only.
• Very limited update support: just two major Android upgrades, fewer than the standard C81 (4 upgrades). And the battery is smaller: just 5200mAh (versus 6300 on the C81), with slow 15W charging. And the camera is very basic: a 13MP rear and an 8MP front camera with video up to 1080p.