PhoneLifespan

Pixel 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 Pixel 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: Pixel 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.

Google Pixel 5 $180
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2020◆ Buy-by Oct 20212023
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 5 50Poco C71 4G 70

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

Performance
Pixel 5 50Poco C71 4G 55

The Poco C71 4G's Unisoc T7250 (12nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 5 52Poco C71 4G 40

The Pixel 5 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Pixel 5 62Poco C71 4G 84

5,200mAh vs 4,080mAh — the Poco C71 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 5 0Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 65 months longer than the Pixel 5.

Value
Pixel 5 40Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecPixel 5Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$180$75
Display6.0-inch OLED, 1080 x 2340, 90Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765GUnisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery4,080 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired, wireless, reverse wireless15W wired
Rear cameras12.2MP main, 16MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions144.7 × 70.4 × 8.0 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight151 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68IP52
Supported untilOct 2023Apr 2029
Pixel 5 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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