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C71 vs A5

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POCO

C71

₹8,999
1 spec win

Redmi

A5

₹8,999

Quick verdict

  • C71 leads on performance.
  • C71 offers better overall value (23.4 points per ₹10,000).
  • C71 has the higher Comparezi Score (21.1).
  • C71 is the cheaper option at ₹8,999.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance C71
Value C71

Specifications side by side

Spec
C71
A5
Display
Display size
6.88"
6.88"
Resolution
720 x 1640
1650 x 720
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
600 nits
Brightness measured as
High brightness mode, HBM
High brightness mode, HBM
Performance
Processor
Unisoc T7250
Octa-Core Processor (up to 1.8GHz)
RAM
4 GB (better)
3 GB
Storage
64 GB
64 GB
Memory options
4 GB + 64 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB
3 GB + 64 GB, 4 GB + 128 GB
Camera
Main camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front camera
—
8 MP
Battery
Battery
5,200 mAh
5,200 mAh
Charging speed
15 W
15 W
Software
Operating system
Android
Android
Software
Android 15
Android 15
OS updates promised
2
2
OS updates counted in
Years
Upgrades
Security updates promised
4 years
4 years
Build
Weight
193 g
193 g
5G
No
No
Water resistance
—
IP52
SIM
—
Dual SIM + microSD, supports dual 4G
Colours
Cool Blue, Power Black, Desert Gold
Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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C71

₹8,999

A5

₹8,999

Pros and cons

C71

  • Con: No 5G support
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi

A5

  • Con: No 5G support
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Water resistance limited to dripping water (IP52)

Which should you buy?

C71 if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (21.1).

C71 also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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