C71 vs Poco M6 Pro
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The C71 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: C71 71 · Poco M6 Pro 68 — 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 C71's Unisoc T7250 (12nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Poco M6 Pro 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 — 5 months longer than the Poco M6 Pro.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | C71 | Poco M6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $150 | $170 |
| Display | 6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits | 6.67-inch AMOLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 120Hz |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB/8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 6,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired | 67W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm | 161.1 × 75 × 8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 179 g |
| Water resistance | Splash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistance | IP54 |
| Supported until | Jun 2028 | Jan 2028 |
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