PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M15 5G vs Poco C71 4G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Poco C71 4G edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy M15 5G 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.

Samsung Galaxy M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.46/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M15 5G 50Poco C71 4G 70

The Poco C71 4G's screen is the better one — 6.88-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy M15 5G 38Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
Galaxy M15 5G 55Poco C71 4G 40

The Galaxy M15 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Galaxy M15 5G 100Poco C71 4G 84

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M15 5G 40Poco C71 4G 40

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy M15 5G 71Poco C71 4G 69

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M15 5GPoco C71 4G
Price (street)$150$75
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery6,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging25W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight217 g193 g
Water resistanceNoneIP52
Supported untilApr 2029Apr 2029

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