Xiaomi Poco C61 vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Poco C61

17,000DACheaper

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Redmi 15C

28,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Xiaomi Poco C61

Faster chip

Even

Bigger battery

Xiaomi Redmi 15C

Faster charging

Xiaomi Redmi 15C

Higher-resolution camera

Xiaomi Redmi 15C

Better display

Xiaomi Redmi 15C

Lighter body

Xiaomi Poco C61

Best value for money

Even

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Size (inches)	6.71	6.9
Panel Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution Height	1650	1600
Resolution Width	720	720
Refresh Rate	90	120
Peak Brightness	500	810
PPI	268	254
Glass Type	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Mohs level 6
Screen-to-body	82.9	81.8

Platform

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
CPU	Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	PowerVR GE8320	Mali-G57 MC2
Chipset Name	Mediatek Helio G36	Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Process (nm)	12	6
OS Name	Android	Android
UI Skin	MIUI	HyperOS 2
OS Version	14	15

Benchmarks

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Geekbench (Single-Core)	—	769
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	—	1,979
AnTuTu	—	415,779

Memory

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Card Slot	microSDXC (dedicated slot)	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variants	64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM	128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR	LED flash, HDR
Count	2	1
Lens	0.08 MP	—
Wide	8 MP, f/2, (wide)	50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Features	—	HDR
Count	1	1
Lens	5 MP	8 MP, f/2, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Capacity (mAh)	5000	6000
Chemistry	Li-Po	—
Wired Charging (W)	10	33

Body

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Height (mm)	168.4	173.2
Thickness (mm)	8.3	8.2
Weight (g)	199	211
Width (mm)	76.3	81.1

Launch

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Announced	2024, March 26	2025, September 18
Status	Available. Released 2024, March 28	Available. Released 2025, September 18

Network

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 2100	HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - International
4G Bands	1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International
5G Bands	—	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Speed	HSPA, LTE	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Technology	GSM, HSPA, LTE	GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Bluetooth	5.4	5.4
NFC	No	Yes (market/region dependent)
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	FM radio, recording	FM radio
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	2.0	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5

Sound

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
Loudspeaker	Yes	Yes

Features

Spec	Xiaomi Poco C61	Xiaomi Redmi 15C
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Xiaomi Poco C61 and Xiaomi Redmi 15C are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Xiaomi Poco C61 is 39% cheaper at 17,000 DZD versus 28,000 DZD for the Xiaomi Redmi 15C, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Xiaomi Redmi 15C packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Xiaomi Redmi 15C reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.

At this price you should expect 4G across Algerian networks (Mobilis, Djezzy, Ooredoo) and basic 60-90Hz screens.