Poco C55 listed on IMDA ahead of India launch: Report

Poco launched its entry-level smartphone – Poco C50 – in India. The company is reportedly working on another C-series smartphone–C55– which is expected to launch in India soon. According to a report by GizmoChina, the smartphone has now been approved by Singapore IMDA authority.
However, the IMDA listing does not reveal anything significant about the specifications of the phone. All it tells us is the device supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. As per previous reports, the smartphone is said to debut as a rebranded version of Redmi 12C, which launched in China in December 2022. The report also cites that the device will also make its way to other global markets.

Poco C55: Expected specifications
Poco C55 is expected to sport a 6.71-inch HD+ display. The smartphone is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. For images, the device is said to feature a 50MP main sensor and a 5MP selfie camera. For storage expansion, the smartphone may come with a dedicated microSD card slot. The upcoming Poco C55 could run Xiaomi’s MIUI 13 and may pack a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging support.
The tipster also reveals that the Redmi 12C will be making its international debut as well. It will be sold with and without NFC. Meanwhile, the Poco C55 won’t come equipped with NFC.
Poco C50: Key features
Poco C50 has a 6.52-inch panel that supports HD+ resolution (720X1600 pixels). The display offers 120Hz touch sampling rate which the company claims to deliver an “efficient, smooth, and vivid content streaming experience.”
Poco C50 flaunts a ‘premium leather-like’ finish at the back panel that gives it a classy look and perfect in-hand feel with zero smudges. The smartphone comes with a splashproof and dust-resistant coating.

The new entry-level Poco smartphone in the C-series features an 8MP AI dual camera setup along with a 5MP front snapper. The camera promises to capture crisp and vibrant photographs in all lighting conditions. The smartphone also offers shooting videos in 1080p resolution at 30fps.
Poco C50 is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 chipset, coupled with LPDDR4X RAM that delivers sustained high performance. The company has launched the device with Android 12 Go Edition onboard.
Poco C50 comes with a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W charging. The company claims that the smartphone can deliver a long-lasting battery backup.
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