Poco C71 Launched in India with 120Hz Display and 5,200mAh Battery: Budget King at ₹6,499
Poco has officially unveiled the Poco C71 in India, a budget smartphone aimed at first-time buyers and budget-conscious users. With standout features like a 6.88-inch 120Hz display, 5,200mAh battery, and up to 6GB RAM, the Poco C71 is poised to challenge popular entry-level models such as the Samsung Galaxy M05 and Infinix Smart 9 HD.
Poco C71 Price in India and Availability
The Poco C71 is priced at ₹6,499 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model, while the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant will retail at ₹7,499. The phone will be available starting April 8 at 12 noon, exclusively via Flipkart.
Color options include:
-
Power Black
-
Desert Gold
-
Cool Blue
Poco C71: Key Specifications and Features
The Poco C71 sports a 6.88-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness, offering impressive visuals for a budget phone. It carries a modern dual-tone finish and pill-shaped camera design seen on higher-tier Poco models.
Powered by the UNISOC T7250 SoC, the phone is built on a 12nm process and integrates the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU. It includes:
-
4GB or 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
-
64GB or 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage
-
MicroSD slot expandable up to 2TB
Android 15 Go Edition and Battery Life
Running on Android 15 (Go Edition), the Poco C71 is optimized for entry-level hardware. It comes with a 2-year OS update promise and 4 years of security patches, ensuring longevity and stability.
The smartphone is equipped with a 5,200mAh battery, supporting 15W wired charging via USB Type-C. While it lacks 5G support, it features:
-
Dual 4G VoLTE
-
Bluetooth 5.2
-
GPS
-
3.5mm headphone jack
-
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
-
IP52 water and dust resistance
Final Thoughts
The Poco C71 strikes a solid balance between performance and affordability, making it a strong contender in the sub-₹8,000 category. With high refresh rate display, big battery, and a stylish design, it’s tailor-made for everyday smartphone users in India.
