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Poco C71 vs Realme NARZO 90x 5G
₹12,500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C71 starts ₹12,500 lower: ₹8,999 against ₹21,499 for the NARZO 90x 5G.
- The NARZO 90x 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,200 mAh. It also charges faster, at 60W against 15W.
- The NARZO 90x 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (975 nits against 600).
- The NARZO 90x 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP65 against IP52.
- Only the NARZO 90x 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy
Get the C71 for the lower price. Get the NARZO 90x 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecC71NARZO 90x 5G
Size
6.88 inches
6.80 inches
Panel
IPS LCD
LCD
Resolution
1640 x 720 (HD+) (better)
1570 x 720 (HD+)
Refresh rate
120Hz
144Hz (better)
Peak brightness
600 nits
975 nits (better)
Protection
Not listed
Tempered glass
Performance
SpecC71NARZO 90x 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU
Not listed
6nm Process, Octa-core, Up to 2.4GHz
GPU
Not listed
ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz
RAM
4GB
6GB, 8GB
Storage
64GB
128GB
Software
HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates
realme UI 6, Android 15 · 2 OS updates
Camera
SpecC71NARZO 90x 5G
Rear cameras
32MP main + auxiliary lens
50MP main (Sony IMX852) + 2MP auxiliary
Front camera
8MP
8MP
Video
1080p at 30fps
1080p at 30fps (rear), 720p at 30fps (front)
Battery
SpecC71NARZO 90x 5G
Battery
5,200 mAh
7,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
15W
60W (better)
Build and connectivity
SpecC71NARZO 90x 5G
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 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
No
Yes (better)
Dust and water
IP52
IP65 (better)
Weight
204 g (better)
212 g
Thickness
8.2 mm (better)
8.3 mm
Colours
Desert Gold, Cool Blue, Power Black
Nitro Blue, Flash Blue, Aqua Blue, Marine Blue, Maroon Red
Availability
SpecC71NARZO 90x 5G
Launch in India
8 Apr 2025
31 May 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
C71
- 4GB + 64GB₹8,999
NARZO 90x 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹21,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹23,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
