Poco C61 vs Redmi A5 4G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 8MP+0.08MP/5MP | 32MP+0.08MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | ||
| Display | 6.71", IPS LCD, 90 Hz | 6.88", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 8MP+0.08MP/5MP | 32MP+0.08MP/8MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, Mystical Green | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 26, 2024 | April 15, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 28, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,499 | ₹6,499 | ||
| Colors | Diamond Dust Black, Ethereal Blue, Mystical Green | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | ||
| Launch | March 26, 2024 | April 15, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 28, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹7,499 | ₹6,499 |
Display
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1650 pixels | 1650 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 268 ppi | 261 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.71 inches | 6.88 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1650 pixels | 1650 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 268 ppi | 261 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits |
Body
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Weight | 199 grams | 193 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | No Protection | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 193 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass | No Protection | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Poco C61
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G36 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Poco MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Unisoc | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G36 | T7250 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Poco MIUI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.08 MP | 0.08 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Auxiliary | ||
| Features | Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Portrait | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Poco C61
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Redmi A5 4G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 w | 15 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 10 w | 15 w |
Memory
Winner:Poco C61
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Poco C61
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Glonass, GPS/AGPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio (recording) | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Glonass, GPS/AGPS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | FM Radio (recording) | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
