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C71 vs Xperia 10 VI

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Winner

Realme C71

Lifespan decides this one: the C71 is supported until Jun 2028 at $6.38 per month of safe use, while the Xperia 10 VI runs out in May 2028 ($14.14/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: C71 71 · Xperia 10 VI 53 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme C71 $150
Buy with care$6.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Sony Xperia 10 VI $330
Buy with care$14.14/mo
2024◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display
C71 70Xperia 10 VI 50

The C71's screen is the better one — 6.67-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz, 725 nits.

Performance
C71 55Xperia 10 VI 46

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

Camera
C71 55Xperia 10 VI 62

The Xperia 10 VI has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
C71 100Xperia 10 VI 80

6,300mAh vs 5,000mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
C71 28Xperia 10 VI 28

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
C71 71Xperia 10 VI 53

Overall value goes to the C71 at $6.38 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecC71Xperia 10 VI
Price (street)$150$330
Display6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits6.1-inch OLED, FHD+ (1080×2520), 21:9, 60Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12nm)Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB
Battery6,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired30W wired (USB PD)
Rear cameras50MP main48MP main (with OIS), 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm155 × 68 × 8.3 mm
Weight196 g164 g
Water resistanceSplash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistanceIP65/IP68
Supported untilJun 2028May 2028
C71 full verdict →Xperia 10 VI full verdict →Longevity master board →

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