POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 8199 | Rs. 9990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 04, 2025. The cost of POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 8199. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 16, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G is Rs. 9990.
POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Poco's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 81%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | POCO C71 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi A5 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0K1PIN | Redmi A5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.82 W/kg (Head) 0.77 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 04, 2025 | October 16, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type-C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.79 x 8.26 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | |
| Colors | Cool Blue, Desert Gold, Power Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 81% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 600 nits Peak Brightness, Adaptive HD+ Display | Brightness: 800 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 Supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Potrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen3 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |