Poco, the company known for pleasantly surprising us with its offerings in the budget category, has just thrown its new “ace in the hole” into the arena: the Poco C71. Just a few days after its initial appearance, the device is now revealing all its secrets, from its technical specifications and price to the details of when and where we’ll be able to find it.
The Poco C71 aims to shake up the entry-level category, as it houses the Unisoc T7250 Max SoC. To understand what that means, we’re talking about a processor that promises decent performance for its class. Combined with this, we’ll have up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage at our disposal, which – and here’s a big “thumbs up” to Poco – can actually be expanded up to a whopping 2TB via microSD card, thanks to a dedicated slot. So, forget about storage dilemmas! On the software front, the C71 runs the brand-new Android 15 straight out of the box, and Poco is showing its commitment to long-term support by promising two years of Android version upgrades and four years of security updates. You can’t really ask for much more in a phone at this price, can you?
A Standout Screen and Capable Basic Cameras
One of the elements that will surely catch the eye on the Poco C71 is its large 6.88-inch HD+ LCD screen with – wait for it – a 120Hz refresh rate! Yes, you read that right. 120Hz on such an affordable smartphone is something you rarely see, and it’s offering a noticeably smoother user experience, whether you’re scrolling through social media or playing games. The maximum brightness of 600 nits is satisfactory for the category, while the screen also supports “wet touch,” likely referring to improved touch responsiveness. At the top of the screen, a discreet notch houses the 8MP selfie camera, capable of decent selfies and video calls.
On the back, a 32MP main camera takes center stage, accompanied by a secondary unit – likely a depth sensor for improved portrait shots or a macro lens for close-up photography. While we’re not expecting miracles from the camera department in this price range, the 32MP resolution promises at least respectable shots in good lighting conditions. Among the other noteworthy features, we find an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance – a welcome addition for those worried about minor accidents. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for quick and secure unlocking, and a large 5,200 mAh battery aiming to offer excellent battery life, comfortably lasting a full day of use. Charging is done via a USB-C port with a speed of 15W. It might not be the fastest charging on the market, but the large battery capacity is definitely the highlight here.
Poco C71: Price and… India for Starters
The Poco C71 will be available in three trendy colors: Cool Blue, Desert Gold, and Power Black. Consumers will be able to choose between two memory configurations: one with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and a more “generous” one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The prices in India, where it will first go on sale on April 8th via Flipkart, are incredibly tempting: 6,499 Indian Rupees (around $75/€70) for the 4GB/64GB version and 7,499 Indian Rupees (around $90/€80) for the 6GB/128GB version.
As for the release in other markets, there’s no official announcement yet. Poco fans in Europe will have to wait a little longer to see if and when the C71 will make its appearance in their regions. However, if the pricing remains at these levels, then we’ll certainly have a new strong contender in the budget category.
Source: Giz China
