POCO C71 vs Redmi A4 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C71 starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹8,999 against ₹10,999 for the Redmi A4 5G.
- The C71 is the lighter phone: 193 g against 212.35 g.
The C71 is the easy pick: it wins on the lower price and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹8,999
- 4GB + 64GB₹10,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹11,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹12,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
C71 vs Redmi A4 5G, answered
In India, the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999 and the Redmi A4 5G starts at ₹10,999.
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Which is cheaper, the C71 or the Redmi A4 5G?
The C71, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹8,999 for the C71, ₹10,999 for the Redmi A4 5G. The Redmi A4 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹12,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the C71 or the Redmi A4 5G?
Neither by much: 5,200 mAh on the C71, 5,160 mAh on the Redmi A4 5G. Charging is close too: 15W and 18W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The C71 has a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz, the Redmi A4 5G a 6.88-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 32MP main on the C71 and 50MP dual camera (f/1.8 main) on the Redmi A4 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The C71 runs the Unisoc T7250, the Redmi A4 5G the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2.
Which gets more software updates?
Neither: both are promised 2 OS updates.
Which is lighter?
The C71, at 193 g to 212.35 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Redmi A4 5G works on 5G networks; the C71 is a 4G phone.
