Poco has officially launched the C3 in conjunction with Flipkart, as indicated in earlier reports. This event has confirned that the "new" device is a nearly 100% rebrand of Xiaomi's Redmi 9c, which is sold in other markets such as Europe. However, the India-focused brand has thrown some variation at this pre-existing formula that may ensure it is attractive to its new audience.
Accordingly, the C3 comes with a 6.53-inch HD+ display, the MediaTek Helio G35 processor and a rear panel with 'stove-top' triple 13+2+2MP cameras. However, it departs from the 9c in its new two-tone style and colorways (Lime Green, Arctic Blue or Matte Black) - and in terms of its RAM. The C3 has 3 and 4GB options, whereas the 9c only goes up to 3GB.
The C3's beefed-up top-end model also has 64GB of internal storage, whereas the other has 32GB. Furthermore, this base model has been set at only INR 7499 (~US$102), whereas the 4GB model is INR 8999 (~$125). Given that the 9c started at ~$135, Poco's new version is frankly the more cost-effective of the two.
In addition, the C3 will give competing products such as the Realme C11 a real headache on its release. This is set to occur from October 16, 2020 on its new sales platform.