PhoneLifespan

iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Poco C71 4G

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Winner

Xiaomi Poco C71 4G

The Poco C71 4G wins this one, taking battery and display decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $2.23 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · 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 SE (3rd gen) $100
Buy with care$3.03/mo
2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Poco C71 4G 70

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

Performance
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Poco C71 4G 55

The iPhone SE (3rd gen)'s Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Poco C71 4G 40

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Poco C71 4G 84

5,200mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Poco C71 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Poco C71 4G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpeciPhone SE (3rd gen)Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$100$75
Display4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicUnisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery2,018 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W15W wired
Rear cameras12MP main32MP main
Dimensions138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight144 g193 g
Water resistanceIP67IP52
Supported untilMar 2029Apr 2029
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Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.