The Poco C71 enters the budget smartphone space with a striking design, a large 120Hz display, and a surprisingly clean software experience. Aimed at users who value style, everyday performance, and long battery life without stretching the wallet, this phone looks to tick all the right boxes under Rs 8,000.
2Poco C71: 7 Features That Impress (Part 2)
3. Solid performance for daily tasks
The phone is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset and offers up to 6GB of RAM (with 6GB virtual RAM support). This setup, paired with eMMC 5.1 storage, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks like WhatsApp, YouTube, and web browsing. Casual multitasking remains fluid, and gaming performance is adequate for light titles. The phone also runs on Android 15 Go Edition, offering a clean UI and a responsive experience with minimal bloatware. Here’s a look at how the phone performed on benchmark apps:
4. Long-lasting battery
With a 5,200mAh battery, the Poco C71 consistently lasts between 1.5 to 2 days of use, which is excellent for the price. The phone supports 15W charging, though it takes around 1hr 45 minutes to charge from 0 to 70%, which is on the slower side. Still, the battery endurance and power-efficient software make it a strong contender in its segment.
5. Long software support
One of the standout features of the Poco C71 is its promise of two years of major software updates and four years of security patches. This level of commitment is rare in budget phones and adds value, especially in the long term. The clean Android 15 Go experience with minimal preloaded apps ensures that the phone remains smooth and responsive.
