HMD Vibe 5G vs POCO C71
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹8,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The C71 has the bigger battery: 5,200 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The C71 has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
The C71 is the easy pick: same price, and it wins on the bigger battery and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹8,999
- 4GB + 64GB₹8,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹9,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Vibe 5G vs C71, answered
In India, the HMD Vibe 5G starts at ₹8,999 and the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Vibe 5G or the C71?
Neither: both start at ₹8,999. The C71 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹9,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Vibe 5G or the C71?
The C71, with 5,200 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 18W and 15W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the C71's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Vibe 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD at 90Hz, the C71 a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the Vibe 5G and 32MP main on the C71. 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 Vibe 5G runs the Unisoc T760, the C71 the Unisoc T7250.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 190 g and 193 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Vibe 5G works on 5G networks; the C71 is a 4G phone.
