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Poco C71 4G vs Poco X6 Neo

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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 Poco X6 Neo runs out in Mar 2028 ($7.44/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Poco C71 4G 69 · Poco X6 Neo 67 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Xiaomi Poco C71 4G $75
Buy with care$2.23/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Xiaomi Poco X6 Neo $155
Buy with care$7.44/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Category by category

Display
Poco C71 4G 70Poco X6 Neo 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Poco C71 4G 55Poco X6 Neo 40

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

Camera
Poco C71 4G 40Poco X6 Neo 55

The Poco X6 Neo has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery
Poco C71 4G 84Poco X6 Neo 80

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

Software longevity
Poco C71 4G 40Poco X6 Neo 25

The Poco C71 4G is supported until Apr 2029 — 13 months longer than the Poco X6 Neo.

Value
Poco C71 4G 69Poco X6 Neo 67

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPoco C71 4GPoco X6 Neo
Price (street)$75$155
Display6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1000 nits peak
ChipsetUnisoc T7250 (12nm)MediaTek Dimensity 6080
RAM4GB/6GB8GB/12GB
Storage64GB/128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging15W wired33W wired
Rear cameras32MP main108MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm161.1 × 75 × 7.7 mm
Weight193 g175 g
Water resistanceIP52IP54
Supported untilApr 2029Mar 2028
Poco C71 4G full verdict →Poco X6 Neo full verdict →Longevity master board →

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