PhoneLifespan

Moto G15 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 G15 runs out in Feb 2028 ($8.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Moto G15 65 · 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 G15 $175
Buy with care$8.81/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 G15 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Moto G15 39Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
Moto G15 55Poco C71 4G 40

The Moto G15 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Moto G15 84Poco C71 4G 84

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Moto G15 24Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 14 months longer than the Moto G15.

Value
Moto G15 65Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecMoto G15Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$175$75
Display6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81 ExtremeUnisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB/8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight190 g193 g
Water resistanceIP54IP52
Supported untilFeb 2028Apr 2029
Moto G15 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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