POCO said it announced the C81 Pro on April 24, in Beijing, with a 6.9-inch display and a 6Ah battery.

POCO stated the phone runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and comes in three versions: 4GB (memory) + 64GB (storage), 4GB + 128GB, and 4GB + 256GB. 

POCO reported the phone has two 13MP cameras, an 8MP front camera, and comes in Green, Gold, and Black. POCO said availability, pricing, and release timing vary by market.