Compare
Poco C71 vs Poco M8x
₹9,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C71 starts ₹9,000 lower: ₹8,999 against ₹17,999 for the M8x.
- The M8x has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 5,200 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 15W.
- The C71 is the lighter phone: 204 g against 215 g.
- The M8x is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
Which to buy
Get the C71 for the lower price and the lighter build. Get the M8x for the bigger battery, faster charging and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecC71M8x
Size
6.88 inches
6.88 inches
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1640 x 720 (HD+)
1640 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
600 nits
Protection
Not listed
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
SpecC71M8x
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM
4GB
4GB, 6GB
Storage
64GB
128GB
Software
HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates
HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates
Camera
SpecC71M8x
Rear cameras
32MP main + auxiliary lens
50MP main + auxiliary lens
Front camera
8MP
8MP
Video
1080p at 30fps
1080p at 30fps
Battery
SpecC71M8x
Battery
5,200 mAh
7,900 mAh (better)
Wired charging
15W
45W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecC71M8x
Network
4G LTE
5G, 4G LTE
SIM
Dual Nano SIM
Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
No
No
Dust and water
IP52
IP64 (better)
Weight
204 g (better)
215 g
Thickness
8.2 mm (better)
8.6 mm
Colours
Desert Gold, Cool Blue, Power Black
Black, Leather Green, Blue
Availability
SpecC71M8x
Launch in India
8 Apr 2025
10 Mar 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
C71
- 4GB + 64GB₹8,999
M8x
- 4GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹19,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
