There’s a new POCO phone that’s targeted at the budget market.

The POCO C31 has been launched in India as only the second C series handset since the lineup debuted in 2020. The 3GB/32GB model is priced at ₹8,499 (roughly P5,840 or $114), while the version with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage costs ₹9,499 (P6,522 or $128). But there’s no guarantee that it will become available in the Philippines, among other markets.

Just like its predecessor, the POCO C3, and devices such as the Realme C12, OPPO A16, and Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ, the POCO C31 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 chip.

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There are three cameras on the back; a 13-megapixel main sensor is assisted by two 2-megapixel sensors for macro and bokeh shots. For selfies, there’s a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that’s housed in the 6.53-inch screen’s waterdrop notch. Keeping the lights on is a big battery with a 5,000mAh capacity.

With P2i nanocoating, the C31’s two-toned plastic shell is splash- and rust-resistant. There’s a physical fingerprint sensor near the rear camera. And the smartphone boots POCO’s “clean user interface” that’s based on Android 10.

That’s all from our end, folks! Now all that’s left for you to do… is grab your #LifeTested #POCOC31 at these incredible prices in the #BigBillionDays sale! See you on the other side 😈😈😈😈! #POCOIndia #MadeofMad pic.twitter.com/kotHXqhC2v

— POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) September 30, 2021

An early-launch offer: a ₹500 (P343 or $7) discount on the POCO C31

POCO C31 specs

• 6.53-inch LCD display, HD+ resolution
• Octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor
• 3GB/4GB RAM
• 32GB/64GB storage
• Triple 13-megapixel main, 2-megapixel macro, and 2-megapixel depth-sensing rear cameras
• 5-megapixel front camera
• Rear fingerprint reader
• 5,000mAh battery
• Splash-resistant body with P2i coating
• MIUI based on Android 10
• Colors: Royal Blue, Shadow Grey

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