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iPhone 5 vs Poco C71 4G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco C71 4G

Lifespan decides this one: the Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 at $2.23 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 5 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 5 40 · Poco C71 4G 69 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 5 $45
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2012◆ Buy-by Sep 20152017
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone 5 50Poco C71 4G 70

The Poco C71 4G's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance
iPhone 5 55Poco C71 4G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
iPhone 5 25Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
iPhone 5 9Poco C71 4G 84

5,200mAh vs 1,440mAh — the Poco C71 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 5 0Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 139 months longer than the iPhone 5.

Value
iPhone 5 40Poco C71 4G 69

Overall value goes to the Poco C71 4G at $2.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 5Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$45$75
Display4.0-inch IPS LCD, 640x1136 (~326 ppi)6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A6Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM1GB4GB/6GB
Storage16GB/32GB/64GB64GB/128GB
Battery1,440 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging5W wired15W wired
Rear cameras8MP main32MP main
Dimensions123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight112 g193 g
Water resistanceNoneIP52
Supported untilSep 2017Apr 2029
iPhone 5 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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