PhoneLifespan

C71 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 C71 runs out in Jun 2028 ($6.38/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: C71 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.

Realme C71 $150
Buy with care$6.38/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
C71 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
C71 55Poco C71 4G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
C71 55Poco C71 4G 40

The C71 has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
C71 100Poco C71 4G 84

6,300mAh vs 5,200mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
C71 28Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 10 months longer than the C71.

Value
C71 71Poco C71 4G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecC71Poco C71 4G
Price (street)$150$75
Display6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12nm)Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery6,300 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main32MP main
Dimensions165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight196 g193 g
Water resistanceSplash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistanceIP52
Supported untilJun 2028Apr 2029
C71 full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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