PhoneLifespan

C71 vs Poco M7 Pro 5G

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It depends

Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Poco M7 Pro 5G (supported until Dec 2028); want maximum speed → C71 (Unisoc T7250 (12nm)).

Value Score: C71 71 · Poco M7 Pro 5G 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 M7 Pro 5G $175
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Dec 20262028

Category by category

Display
C71 70Poco M7 Pro 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
C71 55Poco M7 Pro 5G 42

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

Camera
C71 55Poco M7 Pro 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
C71 100Poco M7 Pro 5G 82

6,300mAh vs 5,110mAh — the C71 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
C71 28Poco M7 Pro 5G 36

The Poco M7 Pro 5G is supported until Dec 2028 — 7 months longer than the C71.

Value
C71 71Poco M7 Pro 5G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecC71Poco M7 Pro 5G
Price (street)$150$175
Display6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz, 725 nits6.67-inch AMOLED, 1080p (395 ppi), 120Hz, 2100 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 5
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12nm)MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB6GB/8GB
Storage64GB/128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery6,300 mAh5,110 mAh
Charging45W wired (50% in 36 min), 6W reverse wired45W wired
Rear cameras50MP main50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions165.8 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm162.4 × 75.7 × 8 mm
Weight196 g190 g
Water resistanceSplash/dust resistant, MIL-STD-810H, 1.5m drop resistanceIP64
Supported untilJun 2028Dec 2028

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