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itel A100C New vs POCO C71

₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

itel A100C New From ₹8,499
POCO C71 From ₹8,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

The A100C New starts ₹500 lower: ₹8,499 against ₹8,999 for the C71.

  • The C71 has the much faster chip: the Unisoc T7250 against the Unisoc T7100, going by published benchmark scores.
  • 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).
Which to buy

On paper the C71 comes out ahead, with the faster chip, the bigger battery and the smoother screen.

Side by side

Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecA100C NewC71
Overall 4.8 out of 10 Average 5.3 out of 10 Average (better)
Performance 4 out of 10 4.8 out of 10 (better)
Display 5.8 out of 10 6.4 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 3.9 out of 10 4.5 out of 10 (better)
Front camera 3.7 out of 10 4.4 out of 10 (better)
Battery 6.1 out of 10 6.1 out of 10
Build Not rated 4.8 out of 10
Software Not rated 5.5 out of 10

Display

SpecA100C NewC71
Size 6.56 inches 6.88 inches
Panel IPS LCD LCD
Resolution 1612 x 720 (HD+) 1640 x 720 (HD+) (better)
Refresh rate 90Hz 120Hz (better)
Peak brightness 400 nits 600 nits (better)

Performance

SpecA100C NewC71
Chipset Unisoc T7100 Unisoc T7250
CPU Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz
RAM 2GB 4GB
Storage 64GB 64GB
Software Android 15 Go HyperOS, Android 15 · 2 OS updates

Camera

SpecA100C NewC71
Rear cameras 8MP main 32MP main + auxiliary lens
Front camera 5MP 8MP
Video Not listed 1080p at 30fps

Battery

SpecA100C NewC71
Battery 5,000 mAh 5,200 mAh (better)
Wired charging 10W 15W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecA100C NewC71
Network 4G 4G LTE
SIM Not listed Dual Nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 2.4GHz Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
NFC Not listed No
Dust and water Not listed No rating
Weight Not listed 193 g
Thickness 8.49 mm 8.26 mm (better)
Colours Silk Green, Pure Black, Titanium Gold Desert Gold, Cool Blue, Power Black

Availability

SpecA100C NewC71
Launch in India 8 Jan 2026 4 Apr 2025
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

A100C New
  • 2GB + 64GB₹8,499
C71
  • 4GB + 64GB₹8,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

A100C New vs C71, answered

In India, the itel A100C New starts at ₹8,499 and the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999.

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Which is cheaper, the A100C New or the C71?

The A100C New, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹8,499 for the A100C New, ₹8,999 for the C71.

Which has the bigger battery, the A100C New or the C71?

The C71, with 5,200 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 10W 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 A100C New has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD at 90Hz, the C71 a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 8MP main on the A100C New 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 A100C New runs the Unisoc T7100, the C71 the Unisoc T7250. Going by published benchmark scores, the Unisoc T7250 is the faster of the two.