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G50 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 G50 is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: G50 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.

Nokia G50 $110
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2021◆ Buy-by Oct 20222024
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
G50 50Poco C71 4G 70

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

Performance
G50 30Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
G50 50Poco C71 4G 40

The G50 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
G50 80Poco C71 4G 84

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

Software longevity
G50 0Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 54 months longer than the G50.

Value
G50 40Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecG50Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$110$75
Display6.82-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1560 (HD+), 450 nits6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 480 5GUnisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB/6GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired15W wired
Rear cameras48MP main, 5MP ultra-wide32MP main
Dimensions173.8 x 77.7 x 8.9 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight220 g193 g
Water resistanceSplash resistant (no IP rating)IP52
Supported untilOct 2024Apr 2029
G50 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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