Launch report · Xiaomi
POCO C71: A rock-bottom entry phone with a 120 Hz screen and tidy software.
SpecEagle Editorial·Apr 2025·$90·Score 42/100
C71 gives a ~$90 buyer a big 120 Hz panel and a dependable battery — the things that make a cheap phone feel less cheap — on the bare-minimum Helio G81 and HD+ resolution. As a first phone or a spare it does the simple things smoothly enough.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.88" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Memory
4 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
32 MP
Battery
5,200 mAh
Weight
198 g
What stands out
- 120 Hz big screen at ~$90.
- 5,200 mAh, microSD + jack.
- Tidy HyperOS.
- Cheap enough for a true first phone.
What to watch
- HD+ panel, 4G only.
- Helio G81 + 4 GB are very slow.
- 32 MP single camera + gimmick lens.
- 15 W charging, one OS update.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G35
$169 · score 54/100