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C81 vs C71

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C81

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4 spec wins

realme

C71

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Quick verdict

  • C81 is better for big, bright display.
  • C81 leads on display.
  • C81 leads on camera.

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Display C81
Camera C81

Specifications side by side

Spec
C81
C71
Display
Display size
6.9" (better)
6.74"
Resolution
—
720 x 1600
Refresh rate
120 Hz (better)
90 Hz
Peak brightness
800 nits (better)
563 nits
Performance
Processor
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UNISOC T7250
Chipset process
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12 nm
Memory options
4 GB RAM (storage not stated)
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Camera
Main camera
13 MP
13 MP
Front camera
8 MP (better)
5 MP
Battery
Battery
6,300 mAh
6,300 mAh
Charging speed
15 W
15 W
Software
Operating system
Android
Android
Software
Android 16, Xiaomi HyperOS 3
realme UI, Android 15
OS updates promised
4
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OS updates counted in
Upgrades
—
Security updates promised
6 years
—
Build
Weight
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201 g
5G
—
No
Water resistance
IP52
IP54
SIM
—
2 Nano Card Slots (1 SIM + 1 SIM or 1 SD)
Colours
Sunset Gold, Elite Black, Sky Blue
Sea Blue, Obsidian Black

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Price and availability

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C81

No price yet

No current price recorded.

C71

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Pros and cons

C81

  • Pro: 6 years of security updates promised
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Water resistance limited to dripping water (IP52)

C71

  • Con: No 5G support
  • Con: Slower wired charging (15 W) than most phones on Comparezi
  • Con: Water resistance limited to splashes (IP54)
  • Con: No published update policy

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