The POCO C75 isn’t a flagship killer, but it offers solid value where it matters. And it costs just around $100.

POCO C75 Performance and daily use

Inside, the Helio G81-Ultra processor (Cortex-A75 + A55) ticks at up to 2.0 GHz.

What does that mean in real life? It handles daily tasks just fine. Social media, web browsing, YouTube – all smooth.

Light gaming? Yes – Subway Surfers, Clash of Clans, and even Call of Duty: Mobile (on low settings) run acceptably. Just don’t expect it to fly through heavy multitasking or 3D games.

The Mali-G52 GPU helps with rendering, but it’s not a graphics powerhouse.

RAM and storage

I tested the 8 GB + 256 GB version, and the performance bump over 6 GB is noticeable.

You also get up to 16 GB of RAM with virtual expansion. But fair warning – it eats into storage space. Still, it helps with app switching and keeping more apps in memory.

Storage is eMMC 5.1 – decent for the price, but nowhere near UFS speeds. If you record a lot of videos or move big files often, you will notice the slower write speeds.

Big plus? You can use two nano SIM cards and a microSD simultaneously. No hybrid tray nonsense – very practical.

Display

The 6.88” Dot Drop display is large, vibrant enough, and gets bright outdoors (600 nits peak).

It runs at 120 Hz refresh rate – which is rare at this price. Switching from 60 Hz to 120 Hz felt snappier, especially scrolling through Instagram or Chrome.

The 720p resolution is acceptable for casual use, but pixels are visible if you look closely.

Cameras

The 50 MP rear camera sounds big, but don’t let the number fool you.

In daylight, photos are okay – usable for social media. Low-light? Grainy, even with night mode.

I liked the quick camera launch shortcut – double-tap the volume down when locked. It saved me during a street performance when I needed to capture a fast moment.

The 13 MP front cam is fine for selfies and video calls. Again – decent light = decent result.

Battery and charging

5160 mAh is solid. I got a full day easily, sometimes even more.

Supports 18W fast charging (though you’ll need to buy the charger separately).

I liked the battery protection setting – it avoids charging to 100%, keeping the charge between 20–80%. This helps prolong battery lifespan. I kept it on.

Other useful features

• 3.5 mm headphone jack – a dying breed, but still useful.
• NFC support – Google Pay worked just fine.
• Side-mounted fingerprint reader – reliable and fast.
• Face unlock – basic, but works in good lighting.
• FM radio – if you plug in headphones.
• Cloning apps – great if you have dual WhatsApp or Facebook accounts.
• App lock – adds a layer of privacy.

Audio and software

You can tweak sound with a built-in equalizer, but only with headphones. Speaker is average – gets loud, but thin in quality.

The phone runs on Xiaomi’s HyperOS – light, customizable, and stable so far. No major bugs in my time with it.

Conclusion

The POCO C75 isn’t about wow factor.It’s about practical features that actually matter: ✔ Dual SIM + SD card ✔ Big battery ✔ NFC ✔ 120 Hz display

Would I recommend it? Yes – if you want a budget phone that just works and covers the basics well.

For around $100, it’s hard to complain.