itel Zeno 5G vs POCO C71
₹300 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C71 starts ₹300 lower: ₹8,999 against ₹9,299 for the Zeno 5G.
- The Zeno 5G has the faster chip: the Dimensity 6300 against the Unisoc T7250, going by published benchmark scores.
- The C71 has the bigger battery: 5,200 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The Zeno 5G is the slimmer phone: 7.8 mm against 8.26 mm.
Get the Zeno 5G for the faster chip and the slimmer body. Get the C71 for the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹9,299
- 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.
Zeno 5G vs C71, answered
In India, the itel Zeno 5G starts at ₹9,299 and the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Zeno 5G or the C71?
The C71, by ₹300. Starting prices: ₹8,999 for the C71, ₹9,299 for the Zeno 5G. The C71 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹9,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Zeno 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 they are close. The Zeno 5G has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD at 120Hz, the C71 a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.6) on the Zeno 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 Zeno 5G runs the Dimensity 6300, the C71 the Unisoc T7250. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 6300 is the faster of the two.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Zeno 5G works on 5G networks; the C71 is a 4G phone.
