Poco, a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has officially launched the new Poco C55 in India. It’s a feature-packed device with an attractive design and an affordable price. The smartphone is the latest offering from the brand’s C-series. Let’s take a closer look at the specs, features, availability, and Poco C55 price in Nepal.
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Major Highlights
- 6.71-inch HD+ Display
- 120Hz Touch Sampling Rate
- 50 MP Dual AI Camera
- MediaTek Helio G85 Chipset
- Massive 5000mAh Battery
Poco C55 Overview
Design & Display
The Poco C55 boasts a sleek and contemporary appearance, with an eco-leather back. With dimensions of 168.8 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm and a weight of 192 grams, the phone is both lightweight and robust, making it an ideal choice for everyday use. The phone has an elegant stitch design that adds to its premium look. Additionally, the phone features a waterdrop notch screen that provides an elongated aspect ratio for an immersive visual experience. The Poco C55 is available in three colors – Cool Blue, Power Black, and Forest Green.
The Poco C55 has a 6.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels and a pixel density of 268 ppi. The display has an 82.6% screen-to-body ratio, making it an ideal choice for media consumption and gaming. Additionally, the display is protected by Panda Glass, which adds an extra layer of protection against accidental drops and scratches. For biometrics, it has a FaceUnlock and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Performance
Under the hood, the smartphone rocks a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, which is built on an advanced 12 nm process that reaches speeds of up to 2.0GHz. The graphics of the device is handled by the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU for efficient performance.
In terms of memory and storage, the Poco C55 comes coupled with 4/6GB of RAM and 64/128GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage, which is expandable with a microSD card. There is also up to 11GB of extended RAM and 1TB of expandable memory. This means you’ll have plenty of space to store all your photos, videos, and apps. The phone runs on MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12 OS.
Camera
Moving on to the optical department of the Poco C55, the smartphone flaunts a dual camera setup at the rear. The Poco C55 consists of a 50 MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 0.08 MP depth sensor with a LED flash, and HDR support. Similarly, the device houses a 5 MP selfie snapper at the front to capture great selfies and video calls.
On the videography aspect, both the front and rear cameras of the smartphone can record videos at 1080p@30fps.
Battery And Connectivity
Talking about the battery prowess of the Poco C55, it boasts a 5,000mAh battery. It comes with a 10W charger, which allows you to quickly charge the phone when needed. Sadly we still get the Micro USB charging port. Poco claims that it has 28 days of standby time, 39 hours of voice calling, 27 hours of video playback, and 10.5 hours of gaming.
As for the connectivity options, Poco C55 features a 4G network, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, FM radio, Micro USB (USB OTG), loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc.
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Technical Specifications
- Dimension: 168.8 mm x 76.4 mm x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
- Weight: 192 gm
- Display: 6.71 inches HD+ IPS LCD Display panel, 720 x 1650 pixels screen resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 82.6 % screen-to-body ratio, 120Hz touch sampling rate, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, 268 PPI density, Panda Glass protection, and an oleophobic coating.
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85 Processor; 12 nm mobile platform
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2 graphics
- RAM: 4GB/6GB RAM
- Memory: 64/128GB eMMC 5.1 internal Storage; expandable up to 1TB via dedicated microSD card slot
- Software: MIUI 13 for POCO based on Android 12 OS
- Rear Camera: Dual Camera Setup
- 50 MP Primary camera, f/1.8 aperture
- 0.08 Depth camera
- Dual-LED flash
- Rear Video: 1080p@30fps
- Front Camera: 5 MP Selfie camera
- Front Video: 1080p@30fps
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery, 10 W charging
- Colors: Power Black, Cool Blue, and Forest Green.
- Security: Face Unlock and Fingerprint Sensor (Rear mounted)
- Sensor: Light Sensor (Software), Virtual Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer
- Network: 4G
- 4G Bands: b1, b3, b5, b8, b40, b41
- Connectivity: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth v5.0, A2DP, LE, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, FM radio, Micro USB (USB OTG), loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack, etc.
- Poco C55 Price In Nepal (Expected): Rs. 15,499 (4/64GB) | Rs. 18,999 (6/128GB)
Poco C55 Price in Nepal And Availability
The Poco C55 is launched at the price of INR. 9,499 for the 4/64GB varnat and INR. 10,999 for the 6/128GB variant in India. It comes in different color options such as Power Black, Cool Blue, and Forest Green. The Poco C55 price in Nepal is expected to be around Rs. 15,499 for the base variant. We expect the smartphone to arrive very soon in Nepal.
| Smartphone Model | Price in India (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Poco C55 (4/64GB) | INR. 9,499 | Rs. 15,499 |
| Poco C55 (6/128GB) | INR 10,999 | Rs. 18,999 |
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Our Verdict
The Poco C55 is a remarkable budget smartphone that exudes elegance and sophistication. It has a stunning design that features a Panda Glass-protected glass front and an eco-leather back that lends a sense of luxury and refinement. The device is built to last, with dust and splash-resistant properties, adding to its durability & resilience. It boasts a large 6.71-inch IPS LCD display that delivers a visually immersive experience, powered by the mighty Mediatek Helio G85 chipset that provides lightning-fast performance. It comes in two variants – 64GB 4GB RAM, and 128GB 6GB RAM – to suit your storage needs. The dual-camera setup is impressive, & the 5000mAh battery provides ample power to last all day. In conclusion, the Poco C55 is a smartphone that offers fantastic value for its price and provides excellent features that are sure to impress.
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