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Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Xiaomi Poco C71

What Moto G Play (2026) does better (10) and where Poco C71 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Motorola Moto G Play (2026)
Motorola · 2025Moto G Play (2026)
7.0Score
10 advantages≈ $180
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Xiaomi Poco C71
Xiaomi · 2025Poco C71
4.8Score
6 advantages≈ $170
6.2Display5.9
3.5Performance2.4
3.8Camera3.8
7.7Battery5.8
9.1Features2.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Moto G Play (2026)Poco C71
76.4 × 167.28.577.8 × 171.88.3
Moto G Play (2026)Poco C71Difference
Height167.2 mm171.8 mm−4.6 mm
Width76.4 mm77.8 mm−1.4 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm+0.2 mm
Weight202 g193 g+9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Moto G Play (2026) better than Poco C71?

  1. AnTuTu score402,175 vs 322,517+25%
  2. 5GYes · Poco C71: No
  3. NFCYes · Poco C71: No
  4. Stereo speakersYes · Poco C71: No
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,074 vs 1,438+44%
  6. Peak brightness1,000 nits vs 600 nits+67%
  7. Wired charging18 W vs 15 W+20%
  8. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz+33%
  9. Process6 nm vs 12 nm2×
  10. eSIMYes · Poco C71: No

Why is Poco C71 better than Moto G Play (2026)?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  2. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. Weight202 g vs 193 g+5%
  4. Screen size6.7″ vs 6.9″+3%
  5. Main camera aperturef/2.2 vs f/1.8+22%
  6. Thickness8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi Poco C71Xiaomi Poco C71≈ $1704.8
Design
Weight202 g193 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.3 mm
Height167.2 mm171.8 mm
Width76.4 mm77.8 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackEco leatherPlastic
Ingress protection—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursPantone TapestryPower Black, Cool Blue, Desert Gold
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,604 px1,640 px
Pixel density262 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits600 nits
Measured brightness920 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio84.7%84.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300Unisoc T7250
Chip makerMediaTekUnisoc
Process6 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MP1
AnTuTu score402,175322,517
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0741,438
3DMark Wild Life Extreme384—
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,200 mAh5,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)17.4 h—
Wired charging18 W15 W
Charged in 30 min—24%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-21 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
SAR (head)—0.82 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 15 or Android 15 (Go edition)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHello UIAndroid Go
Major OS updates promised—2
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