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C71 vs C85x 5G

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C71

₹8,999

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C85x 5G

₹13,999
5 spec wins

Quick verdict

  • C85x 5G is better for battery life.
  • C85x 5G is better for long software support.
  • C85x 5G leads on display.
  • C85x 5G leads on battery.
  • C85x 5G leads on software.
  • C71 is the cheaper option at ₹8,999.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display C85x 5G
Battery C85x 5G
Software C85x 5G
Build C85x 5G

Specifications side by side

Spec
C71
C85x 5G
Display
Display size
6.88"
6.9" (better)
Resolution
720 x 1640
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
—
Brightness measured as
High brightness mode, HBM
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Performance
Processor
Unisoc T7250
—
RAM
4 GB
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Storage
64 GB
—
Memory options
4 GB + 64 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB
4 GB RAM (storage not stated)
Camera
Main camera
32 MP
32 MP
Front camera
—
8 MP
Battery
Battery
5,200 mAh
6,300 mAh (better)
Charging speed
15 W
15 W
Software
Operating system
Android
Android
Software
Android 15
Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3
OS updates promised
2
4 (better)
OS updates counted in
Years
Upgrades
Security updates promised
4 years
6 years (better)
Build
Weight
193 g
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5G
No
Yes (better)
Colours
Cool Blue, Power Black, Desert Gold
Elite Black, Emerald Green, Sunset Gold

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Price and availability

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C71

₹8,999

C85x 5G

₹13,999

Pros and cons

C71

  • Con: No 5G support
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi

C85x 5G

  • Pro: 6 years of security updates promised
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi

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