A5 Pro 5G vs Poco C71 4G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 A5 Pro 5G runs out in Dec 2028 ($8.24/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A5 Pro 5G 71 · 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.

Oppo A5 Pro 5G $250

Buy with care$8.24/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75

Buy with care$2.23/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display

A5 Pro 5G 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

A5 Pro 5G 58Poco C71 4G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

A5 Pro 5G 55Poco C71 4G 40

The A5 Pro 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

A5 Pro 5G 100Poco C71 4G 84

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the A5 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

A5 Pro 5G 36Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 3 months longer than the A5 Pro 5G.

Value

A5 Pro 5G 71Poco C71 4G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	A5 Pro 5G	Poco C71 4G
Price (street)	$250	$75
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)	Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	80W wired SuperVOOC	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP auxiliary	32MP main
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight	180 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	IP52
Supported until	Dec 2028	Apr 2029

A5 Pro 5G full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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