POCO has expanded its most affordable line in Malaysia, launching the POCO C81 Pro smartphone alongside the POCO Pad C1 tablet. Both are aimed at buyers who want a big screen and long battery life without stretching the budget.
The two devices are also the first in their respective ranges to ship with Xiaomi HyperOS 3, POCO's latest software layer. POCO is positioning the pair as an entry into its wider connected-device ecosystem.
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POCO C81 Pro
The C81 Pro has a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD rated at up to 800 nits of brightness, paired with a 6,000mAh battery. It runs on a Unisoc T7250 chip with 4GB of RAM and UFS 2.2 storage, offered in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB versions. Imaging is handled by a 13MP AI dual camera at the back and an 8MP front camera.
Malaysian pricing starts at RM389 during the promotional period for the 4GB and 64GB model. The 128GB and 256GB versions are listed at RM429 and RM479 respectively.
POCO Pad C1
The Pad C1 steps up to a 9.7-inch 120Hz screen at 2,048 by 1,280 resolution, with TUV Rheinland eye-care certification and up to 600 nits of brightness. It carries a larger 7,600mAh battery, which POCO says is good for close to two days of use, and runs on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. Storage is UFS 2.2 with up to 6GB of RAM, expandable by microSD up to 2TB, and the tablet keeps a 3.5mm headphone jack alongside Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0.
The Pad C1 starts at RM549 for the 4GB and 64GB model during the launch promotion, with a 6GB and 128GB version at RM629.
The takeaway
Neither device is chasing flagship specs, and that is the point. With sub-RM500 starting prices, big batteries and 120Hz screens, the C81 Pro and Pad C1 give value-focused Malaysian buyers a phone and tablet pairing that covers the basics well. Promotional pricing suggests the launch window is the cheapest time to buy.