POCO C71 Launched: 120Hz Display, 5,200mAh Battery And A Budget Price Tag

The POCO C71 has been officially launched in India as an affordable smartphone featuring a 120 Hz display, a 5,200 mAh battery, and an entry-level price. Positioned as one of the most budget-friendly models from the Chinese brand, the device aims to deliver a smooth user experience with key enhancements in display, battery life, and software.

The POCO C71 features a 6.88-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ resolution (1,640 x 720 pixels), a high refresh rate of 120 Hz for fluid visuals, a peak brightness of 600 nits, and TÜV Rheinland certification for reduced eye strain. The display has a water drop notch design to house the front-facing camera.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Unisoc T7250 chipset, paired with either 4 GB or 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, along with an additional 6 GB of virtual RAM. It offers up to 128 GB of internal eMMC 5.1 storage. The 5,200 mAh battery supports 15W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.

For photography, the POCO C71 is equipped with a 32 MP primary rear camera and an additional secondary sensor. The front camera has an 8 MP resolution for selfies and video calls. The device runs Android 15 Go out of the box, providing a lightweight and bloatware-free experience. POCO guarantees two major Android updates and four years of security patches.

Additional features include 4G VoLTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The phone is IP52-certified for water and dust resistance. It measures 171.9 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm and weighs 193 grams.

Specs

Specification	Details
Display	6.88-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (1640 x 720 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 600 nits brightness
Processor	Unisoc T7250
RAM	4GB or 6GB
Storage	64GB or 128GB (expandable via microSD)
Front Camera	8 MP
Rear Cameras	32 MP main camera + auxiliary sensor (unspecified)
Connectivity	4G, Bluetooth 5.2, Dual-band Wi-Fi, GPS, FM Radio, USB-C
Battery	5,200 mAh, 15W charging
Operating System	Android 15 Go
Dimensions	171.9 × 77.8 × 8.26 mm
Weight	193 g

Availability and Price

The POCO C71 has been announced in India and is available in three color options: Power Black, Desert Gold, and Cool Blue. We still don’t know if the device will be sold in other markets but the pricing details are as follows:

4 GB RAM + 64 GB Storage: ₹6,499, which is approximately $78 USD.
6 GB RAM + 128 GB Storage: ₹7,499, roughly $90 USD

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