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50 SE 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 50 SE is already past its support window. On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 50 SE 40 · 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.

TCL 50 SE $140
Avoid buyingsupport ended
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20242026
Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display
50 SE 50Poco C71 4G 70

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

Performance
50 SE 39Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera
50 SE 55Poco C71 4G 40

The 50 SE has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
50 SE 80Poco C71 4G 84

5,200mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Poco C71 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
50 SE 0Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 36 months longer than the 50 SE.

Value
50 SE 40Poco C71 4G 69

Overall value goes to the Poco C71 4G at $2.23 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
Spec50 SEPoco C71 4G
Price (street)$140$75
Display6.78-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 90Hz6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G88Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM4GB/6GB4GB/6GB
Storage128GB/256GB64GB/128GB
Battery5,010 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging33W wired15W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 2MP macro32MP main
Dimensions167.6 × 75.5 × 8.1 mm171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight195 g193 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP52
Supported untilApr 2026Apr 2029
50 SE full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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