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Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.9 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro Review: Compare 196 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.8

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

6.8

Sentiment score

â–¼Worse than 53% of smartphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–²Better than 80%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

25%

6.4

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.2

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

4.1

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

â–²Better than 55%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.5.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

25%

6.4

Performance

18%

6.9

Camera

15%

7.1

Display

15%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.2

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

4.1

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

6.8
Reviews score
7.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

8.0
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
1.8 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 1.8 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 92.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.5% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
?
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
no
Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro does not have eSIM support. 19.9% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not have 5G connectivity. 66.7% of smartphones offer this.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.9 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.9 inches which is larger than the screens of 93.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 2.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
254 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 254 ppi which is lower than that of 97.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not have stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones offer this.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
171.56 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 171.56 mm which is taller than 89.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Width
79.47 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 79.47 mm which is wider than 87.9% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.15 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.15 mm which is thinner than 58.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 2x cheaper
    Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 4.4% better value for money
    Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (8 vs 7.7).
    8 vs 7.66
  • 0.15 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8.2 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.15 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2x cheaper
    Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 4.4% better value for money
    Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro has better value for money than the average smartphone (8 vs 7.7).
    8 vs 7.66
  • 0.23 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.9 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.1% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.3% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • 0.15 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8.2 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.15 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 35.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (254 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    254 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 12.8% lower sentiment score
    6.8 vs 7.8
  • 2x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (12 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    12 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 25% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    1.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 51.3% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No ultrawide rear camera
    Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro does not have an ultrawide rear camera, while the average smartphone does. 62.6% of smartphones offer this.
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.6% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 35.7% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (254 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    254 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.3% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.1% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • 3.47 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (79.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    79.47 mm vs 76 mm
  • 7.96 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (171.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    171.56 mm vs 163.6 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

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What customers like about Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro

  • The 6.9 inch screen gives videos and web pages plenty of room.
  • 256 GB of storage holds a large set of photos and apps.
  • The 120 Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth.
  • HDR mode and phase-detection autofocus help photos in mixed light.
  • LTE support keeps the phone connected on mobile networks.
  • Wi-Fi, NFC and GPS are all built in.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro

  • 4 GB of RAM is tight when many apps are open at once.
  • The 1.8 GHz boost clock and 12 nm chip make it slow under heavy load.
  • It has no 5G, so it cannot use the fastest mobile networks.
  • There is no optical image stabilization, so handheld video can look shaky.
  • The 254 ppi screen density is low, so text and images look less sharp.

Verdict

The 6.9 inch screen is the first thing you notice on the Xiaomi POCO C81 Pro, and it is big enough for films, reading and long browsing sessions. It has 256 GB of storage, which leaves plenty of room for photos and downloads, and a 120 Hz refresh rate that keeps scrolling smooth. Its camera has phase-detection autofocus and HDR mode, so photos in mixed light come out balanced. The phone is 79.47 mm wide and 171.56 mm tall, so it is large in the hand. The trade-off is speed: 4 GB of RAM and a 1.8 GHz boost clock on a 12 nm chip mean heavy apps will feel slow. It suits someone who wants a big screen for video and browsing and does not need a fast phone.

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