Poco C81 and Poco C81X Launch Confirmed for April 23 in India

Poco (a Xiaomi sub-brand) has officially announced the launch of its budget 4G smartphones — Poco C81 and Poco C81X — on April 23, 2026, at 12 noon IST via Flipkart.

The C81 variant is teased with a massive 6,300mAh battery supporting up to 1,000 charge cycles, along with a large 120Hz display and HyperOS 3. These phones are positioned as affordable daily drivers succeeding the C71 series, focusing on strong battery life and everyday performance.