PhoneLifespan

City 100 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 City 100 runs out in Apr 2027 ($8.75/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: City 100 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.

itel City 100 $90
Avoid buying$8.75/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20252027
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
City 100 50Poco C71 4G 70

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

Performance
City 100 55Poco C71 4G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
City 100 40Poco C71 4G 40

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

Battery
City 100 84Poco C71 4G 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
City 100 12Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 23 months longer than the City 100.

Value
City 100 40Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecCity 100Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$90$75
Display6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 90Hz, 700 nits6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12nm)Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired15W wired
Rear cameras13MP main32MP main
Dimensions168 × 76 × 7.7 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight185 g193 g
Water resistanceIP64IP52
Supported untilApr 2027Apr 2029
City 100 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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