Poco C71 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Poco C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C71 doesn't; the Poco C71 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C71
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Poco C71 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 235g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C71 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C71 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C71 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C71 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 or Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×77.8×8.3 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Poco C71
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C71
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C71
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C71 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (100/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C71 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C71 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C71 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Poco C71 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C71 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C71 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.