Phone (2a) vs C71
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → C71 (supported until Jun 2028); want maximum speed → Phone (2a) (MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro).
Value Score: Phone (2a) 68 · C71 71 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Phone (2a)'s MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro is simply the faster chip.
The Phone (2a) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
6,300mAh vs 5,000mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.
The C71 is supported until Jun 2028 — 3 months longer than the Phone (2a).
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Phone (2a) | C71 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $250 | $150 |
| Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED, 1080×2412 (FHD+), up to 120Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 64GB/128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 6,300 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless | 45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 161.74 × 76.32 × 8.55 mm | 165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | Splash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistance |
| Supported until | Mar 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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