POCO has officially launched the POCO C95 Pro, a new budget smartphone built around two features that immediately stand out: a huge 7,500mAh battery and a 6.9-inch display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
The phone is not designed to compete with expensive flagship models. Instead, POCO is targeting people who want a large screen, long battery life and useful everyday features without spending a lot of money.
The C95 Pro is currently available in select markets, including Singapore and parts of Europe.
The battery is the biggest selling point
The 7,500mAh battery is easily the most interesting part of the POCO C95 Pro.
POCO says the phone can deliver up to 28 hours of video playback and up to 91 hours of music playback under its testing conditions. It also supports 45W Turbo Charging, while 22.5W wired reverse charging lets the phone provide power to another compatible device.
That makes the C95 Pro particularly interesting for people who spend a lot of time watching videos, browsing social media or traveling and do not always have access to a charger.
The large battery does come with a trade-off, though. The phone weighs 232 grams and measures 8.8mm thick, so it is not a particularly lightweight device.
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A big 6.9-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate
The C95 Pro has a 6.9-inch display with a 1,600 x 720 resolution and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
The 120Hz refresh rate should make scrolling and everyday animations feel smoother than a traditional 60Hz screen. Brightness reaches up to 825 nits in high-brightness mode, and the panel is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
However, buyers should remember that this is an HD+ panel rather than a higher-resolution Full HD+ display. On such a large screen, sharper displays can offer more detailed text and images.
So, the C95 Pro’s screen is mainly about size and smoothness, rather than maximum sharpness.
Performance is aimed at everyday use
Inside the phone is MediaTek’s Helio G91-Ultra processor. POCO offers two main configurations: 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, or 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage. Storage can also be expanded with a microSD card, with support for cards up to 2TB.
The phone also supports Memory Extension, which can use some of the internal storage as additional virtual RAM.
For everyday activities such as messaging, web browsing, social media and video streaming, this hardware should be adequate. However, buyers looking for a phone primarily for demanding gaming should keep their expectations realistic. The C95 Pro is positioned as an entry-level 4G smartphone rather than a performance-focused gaming device.
50MP main camera
Photography is handled by a 50MP main rear camera with a 5P lens, while an 8MP camera is used on the front.
The rear camera can record 1080p video at 30 frames per second, and the phone supports features including Night mode, Portrait mode, HDR and dual-camera recording.
On paper, the camera setup looks reasonable for a budget phone. But the 50MP number alone does not tell the whole story. Image processing, lighting and the quality of the sensor will have a bigger impact on real-world photos.
Useful extras are included
POCO has also included several features that are easy to overlook when comparing budget phones.
The C95 Pro has stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The IP64 rating is useful protection against dust and splashes, but it does not mean the phone should be submerged in water.
The software is Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, with Android 16 underneath.
POCO C95 Pro key features
| Feature | POCO C95 Pro |
| Display | 6.9-inch HD+ |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G91-Ultra |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 7,500mAh |
| Charging | 45W Turbo Charging |
| Reverse charging | Up to 22.5W |
| Software | HyperOS 3 / Android 16 |
| Protection | IP64 |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| 5G | No |
POCO C95 Pro price and availability
The phone launched in Singapore at an early-bird price of S$169 for the 6GB/128GB model and S$199 for the 8GB/256GB version. It is available in Black, Blue and Green. Regional pricing and availability can vary.
Is the POCO C95 Pro worth considering?
The C95 Pro makes the most sense for someone who values battery life and a large display more than high-end performance.
Its 7,500mAh battery is the standout feature, while the 120Hz screen, expandable storage, headphone jack and reverse charging add practical value. On the other hand, the HD+ resolution, entry-level processor and lack of 5G show where POCO has made compromises to keep this phone in the budget segment.
In other words, the POCO C95 Pro is not trying to be the fastest phone in its class. It is trying to be a phone that lasts a long time and handles everyday tasks without demanding a premium price.