PhoneLifespan

Moto G (2025) 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 Moto G (2025) runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.64/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G (2025) 67 · 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.

Motorola Moto G (2025) $170
Buy with care$8.64/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G (2025) 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G (2025) 42Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
Moto G (2025) 55Poco C71 4G 40

The Moto G (2025) has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Moto G (2025) 80Poco C71 4G 84

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

Software longevity
Moto G (2025) 23Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 14 months longer than the Moto G (2025).

Value
Moto G (2025) 67Poco C71 4G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecMoto G (2025)Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$170$75
Display6.7-inch LCD, 1604 x 720 (HD+), 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions167.1 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight196 g193 g
Water resistanceIP52IP52
Supported untilFeb 2028Apr 2029
Moto G (2025) full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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