PhoneLifespan

Moto G Power (2026) 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 Power (2026) runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 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.

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Moto G Power (2026) 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G Power (2026) 42Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
Moto G Power (2026) 67Poco C71 4G 40

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Moto G Power (2026) 84Poco C71 4G 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G Power (2026) 37Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 3 months longer than the Moto G Power (2026).

Value
Moto G Power (2026) 63Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G Power (2026)Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$250$75
Display6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging30W wired, 15W wireless15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight208 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP52
Supported untilJan 2029Apr 2029

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