POCO C71 vs POCO M8x
₹9,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The C71 starts ₹9,000 lower: ₹8,999 against ₹17,999 for the M8x.
- The M8x has the much faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 against the Unisoc T7250, going by published benchmark scores.
- The M8x has the bigger battery: 7,900 mAh against 5,200 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 15W.
- The M8x is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the C71.
- The C71 is the lighter phone: 193 g against 232 g.
- The C71 is the slimmer phone: 8.26 mm against 8.8 mm.
Get the C71 for the lower price, the lighter build and the slimmer body. Get the M8x for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹8,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹17,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹19,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
C71 vs M8x, answered
In India, the POCO C71 starts at ₹8,999 and the POCO M8x starts at ₹17,999.
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Which is cheaper, the C71 or the M8x?
The C71, by ₹9,000. Starting prices: ₹8,999 for the C71, ₹17,999 for the M8x. The M8x comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the C71 or the M8x?
The M8x, with 7,900 mAh to 5,200 mAh. For charging, the M8x is quicker: 45W to 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 C71 has a 6.88-inch LCD at 120Hz, the M8x a 6.9-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 32MP main on the C71 and 50MP main on the M8x. 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 M8x the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The M8x. It is promised 4 OS updates; the C71, 2 OS updates.
Which is lighter?
The C71, at 193 g to 232 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the M8x works on 5G networks; the C71 is a 4G phone.
