Xiaomi Poco C71 4G
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until April 2029 · Buy-by April 2027
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~4-year update track record — on that basis the Poco C71 4G should be supported until around April 2029. Buying it today still gets you about 2.8 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-17 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
66% cheaper than the under-$300 median ($6.65/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A rock-bottom-priced entry phone with a surprisingly large 120Hz screen and a 32MP camera, with estimated support to 2029.
Pros
- Extremely affordable starting price
- Large 6.88-inch 120Hz display is uncommon at this price
- 32MP main camera and a 5200mAh battery
- Security updates expected through about April 2029
Cons
- Entry-level Unisoc T7250 chipset and only 4G connectivity
- Slow 15W charging and low HD+ resolution
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 32MP — f/1.8, with auxiliary lens |
| front | 8MP — f/2.0 |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 15W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 171.79 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Materials | Glass front, plastic frame and back |
| Water resistance | IP52 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 15 (Go-based) with HyperOS at launch |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Poco C71 support 5G?
No. The Poco C71 is a 4G-only device powered by the Unisoc T7250.
What is the Poco C71's display like?
It has a large 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
How long will the Poco C71 be supported?
It is expected to receive about 2 major OS upgrades and roughly 4 years of security patches, ending around April 2029.
How big is the Poco C71's battery?
It has a 5200mAh battery with 15W wired charging.
Compare it
Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-17.