Poco C71 vs Xiaomi 17
The Poco C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C71 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C71
Xiaomi 17
What makes Poco C71 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C71 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (81/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco C71 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C71 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 or Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×77.8×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Poco C71
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C71
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C71
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C71
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (81/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (87/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Poco C71 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C71 by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C71 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Poco C71 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C71 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.