PhoneLifespan

A98 5G 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 A98 5G is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: A98 5G 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.

Oppo A98 5G $220
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2023◆ Buy-by May 20242026
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
A98 5G 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
A98 5G 42Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
A98 5G 55Poco C71 4G 40

The A98 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
A98 5G 80Poco C71 4G 84

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

Software longevity
A98 5G 0Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 35 months longer than the A98 5G.

Value
A98 5G 40Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table
SpecA98 5GPoco C71 4G
Price (street)$220$75
Display6.72-inch LCD, 120Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GUnisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM8GB4GB/6GB
Storage256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging67W wired15W wired
Rear cameras64MP main, 2MP macro, 2MP depth32MP main
Dimensions165.7 x 76.0 x 8.2 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight192 g193 g
Water resistanceNoneIP52
Supported untilMay 2026Apr 2029
A98 5G full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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