PhoneLifespan

RS4 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 RS4 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: RS4 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 RS4 $95
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20242026
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
RS4 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
RS4 44Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
RS4 55Poco C71 4G 40

The RS4 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
RS4 80Poco C71 4G 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco C71 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
RS4 0Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 36 months longer than the RS4.

Value
RS4 40Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecRS4Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$95$75
Display6.56-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate (6nm)Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM6GB/8GB/12GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging45W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main32MP main
Dimensions164 × 75 × 8.6 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight200 g193 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP52
Supported untilApr 2026Apr 2029
RS4 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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