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HIGHLIGHTS
* The Poco C51 special variant offer is only for Airtel prepaid customers.
* Airtel is also offering free 50GB of data to all buyers.
* The Poco C51 Airtel exclusive variant will go on sale from July 18.
* Poco C51 was launched in India earlier this year.
* It was priced at Rs. 8,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model.
* Poco C51 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 SoC.
Poco has announced its partnership with Indian telecom company Bharti Airtel.
The announcement came alongside the report about the Chinese company launching ‘India’s most affordable 4G smartphone‘, the Poco C51.
The collaboration will help budget buyers to get a smartphone with 4G capabilities. Not only is the smartphone affordable, but it also brings a great deal for Airtel prepaid users as they will be getting a one-time 50 GB of mobile data from Airtel on the purchase of Poco C51.
POCO C51 was launched this year in the month of April in India and now months after POCO has announced a special edition in partnership with Airtel but the benefit of this special edition smartphone will be only for the Airtel prepaid customers.
This means that existing Airtel users, new SIM users, and consumers who port their numbers to Airtel can also take advantage of this offer.
Poco is one of the leading names when it comes to releasing budget-friendly smartphones in India. One of its newest offerings in the segment is the Poco C51 which went official earlier this year.
It is an entry-level smartphone and to make it even more affordable, Poco has announced a special variant in partnership with Airtel. This exclusive variant can be grabbed at an effective price of Rs 5,999.
Himanshu Tandon, Country Head, POCO India said, “The alliance between POCO and Airtel will bring an enhanced accessibility and affordability of
POCO C51, across the country. Leveraging Airtel’s expansive network, we will also offer the benefits of POCO’s cutting-edge technology to a wider audience.”
Here is everything you need to know about the offer.
POCO C51: Pricing & Offer Benefits
The smartphone is priced at only Rs.5,999 and that includes Airtel exclusive benefits. This consists of a 7.5% discount on the price of POCO C51 (up to Rs.750 off). The consumers will also be getting 50GB of free data as a part of this benefit offer.
To avail of this offer, a user will need to insert an Airtel SIM card in the phone within the first 24 hours of the device setup. The SIM card should also have an Airtel Truly Unlimited recharge of at least Rs.199. Also, the user should pre-locked the SIM to Airtel for at least 18 months.
The smartphone will be going on sale from July 18 on Flipkart.
Poco C51 Airtel Exclusive Offer Details
The Poco C51 special offer is applicable only to Airtel prepaid customers.
These include existing users, new SIM users, and even the ones who port their current number to Airtel. As per the offer, the Poco C51 can be purchased for an effective price of Rs 5,999 which includes Airtel Exclusive benefits.
The first benefit is that buyers will get 7.5% off (up to Rs 750) on the selling price of the Poco C51. A user can compare prices of Airtel-locked and unlocked variants of the phone to know the exact discount amount.
Airtel is further offering 50GB of free data to all buyers.
This additional data will be available in the form of five coupons for 10GB of data each. However, only one coupon can be redeemed in one month and once claimed, it will have a validity of 30 days.
Since it is an Airtel exclusive offer, the Poco C51 special variant will be pre-locked to Airtel for 18 months.
A user will need to insert an Airtel SIM card in the phone within the first 24 hours of the device setup.
The SIM card should also have an Airtel Truly Unlimited recharge of at least Rs 199. If a user fulfills these conditions, only then he can use a non-Airtel SIM in the other SIM card slot.
You can check out detailed terms and conditions about the Poco C51 Airtel offer by visiting this page on your smartphone which we recommend.
Otherwise, you may end up with a locked smartphone. Do note that this URL is inaccessible via the desktop web browser. The Poco C51 Airtel-locked variant will go on sale starting July 18 on Flipkart.
POCO C51: Specifications
The smartphone will sport a 6.52-inch HD+ display and it will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 processor which will be paired with 7GB RAM that includes 3GB extended RAM and 64GB internal storage. The device runs on Android 13 OS.
It is backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 10W charging. It packs up 8MP AI dual rear cameras and a 5MP selfie camera.
* Display: 6.52-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) notched display.
* Processor: Octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 clocked at 2.2GHz.
* Memory and Storage: 4GB RAM (virtual RAM up to 3GB) and 64GB onboard storage.
* Rear Camera: 8MP AI dual rear cameras with f/2.0 aperture.
* Front Camera: 5MP camera with f/2.0 aperture.
* Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.
* Software OS: Android 13 (Go Edition) with 2 years of security updates.
* Other Features: MIUI dialer, 3.5mm headphone jack, fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz WiFi, and dust and splash proof design.
POCO C51 KEY SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 5 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
General
| Launch Date | April 7, 2023 (Expected) |
| Operating System | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Android Go |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 12 nm |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 88.89 % |
Design
| Colours | Black, Blue |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 3264 x 2448 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 5 MP f/2.2, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| USB Type-C | No |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 32 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging, microUSB 2.0 |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Rear |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Faqs
1) What are Poco C51 specifications and sale date?
Ans) The Poco C51 features a 6.52-inch display with a leather design. It comes with a storage capacity of 7GB Turbo RAM (4GB LPDDR4X + 3GB Turbo
RAM) and 64 GB internal storage. The Poco C51 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC processor along with a 5,000 mAh battery for longer performance.
It features an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. The phone will run on the latest Android version of Android 13. The phone also comes with a fingerprint scanner and accelerometer.
The 5G smartphone has been launched today, July 14 but, it will go on sale from July 18 on Flipkart.
Now, you must be curious about the price. Since it is being called India’s most affordable 4G smartphone, let’s check it out now.
2) What is Poco C51 price?
Ans) POCO C51 4G smartphone will be available for sale in Flipkart priced Rs. 5999.
Shashwat Sharma, Director, Consumer Business of Bharti Airtel believes that it gives consumers an opportunity to upgrade their phones at a reasonable and affordable price. This will give budget users the opportunity to be part of the digital revolution, he added.
3) Poco C51 Gets a Rs. 2,500 Discount With an Airtel Prepaid Connection: All Details?
Ans) Poco C51, which was launched earlier this year in April, is now available at a discounted price when purchased with an Airtel Prepaid connection. Poco has collaborated with Airtel to offer the discount price on Flipkart. The handset will come locked with Airtel Prepaid connection and include some Airtel benefits.
The Poco C51 was launched in India at Rs. 8,499 for the 4GB+64GB RAM and storage configuration. It sports a 6.52-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 SoC.
Poco India in collaboration with Airtel will sell the Poco C51 with a Rs. 2,500 discount. The company said that the phone will be sold as India’s most affordable 4G smartphone as part of this collaboration. It will be available on Flipkart at a price of Rs. 5,999 starting July 18. However, the phone will come locked to an Airtel Prepaid connection. To sweeten the deal, buyers will also get 50 GB of one-time mobile data from Airtel.
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