Y300 5G vs Poco C71 4G

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 Y300 5G runs out in Nov 2027 ($13.72/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Y300 5G 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.

Vivo Y300 5G $235

Avoid buying$13.72/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Nov 20252027

Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75

Buy with care$2.23/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029

Category by category

Display

Y300 5G 70Poco C71 4G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Y300 5G 42Poco C71 4G 55

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

Camera

Y300 5G 55Poco C71 4G 40

The Y300 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Y300 5G 80Poco C71 4G 84

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Poco C71 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Y300 5G 20Poco C71 4G 40

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 17 months longer than the Y300 5G.

Value

Y300 5G 40Poco C71 4G 69

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

Full spec table

Spec	Y300 5G	Poco C71 4G
Price (street)	$235	$75
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1800 nits peak	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4nm)	Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
RAM	8GB	4GB/6GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	64GB/128GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,200 mAh
Charging	80W FlashCharge wired	15W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	32MP main
Dimensions	163.2 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm	171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight	188 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP64	IP52
Supported until	Nov 2027	Apr 2029

Y300 5G full verdict →Poco C71 4G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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