Xiaomi Poco C71 Gold 128GB

It was a $100 phone with a screen that belongs on a tablet, paired with a processor from a calculator. Now it's out of stock everywhere, so the point is moot. Battery life was stellar, but everything else was a compromise you'd feel every day.

We were genuinely surprised the T7250 even boots Android without crashing. At 18th percentile in our database, it's one of the slowest chips we've tested. Opening apps, switching between them, even scrolling can stutter. 4GB of RAM doesn't help, and the 120Hz refresh rate is wasted when the phone can't render frames fast enough. It's fine for calls, texts, and maybe light web browsing, but don't expect to play demanding games or multitask.

The obvious competitor is the Motorola Moto G (PB1M0006US). It has a smaller screen but a far better processor, usable camera, and 5G. The GAMAKOO R16 Pro Max is another cheap giant-screen option, but with even sketchier software support. Against those, the Poco C71 wins on raw screen size and battery, but loses everywhere else. Flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, and OnePlus 13 aren't competition; they're a different universe entirely.

The Poco C71 is now out of stock everywhere, which makes the value question moot. If you find one used or refurbished, it's still a hard sell at any price above $80. The phone was always a niche pick, and now that you can't even buy it new, there's no reason to chase it down.

The Poco C71 is a $100 phone that tries to do too much. You get a massive 6.9-inch 120Hz display, which sounds amazing until you realize it's paired with a processor that can barely keep up. Xiaomi is aiming at folks who want screen size above all else, and if that's your only priority, this might work. But for almost everyone else, that low-end UNISOC chip makes everything feel like you're wading through molasses.

If you want a phone that feels responsive, takes decent photos, or has modern connectivity like 5G, this isn't it, and it's not even available new anymore. Go grab a used Pixel 4a 5G or even a refurbished Galaxy A series instead. You'll be much happier.

Don't chase this phone down. The Poco C71 is out of stock everywhere, and even when it was available, it was a single-purpose device for people who needed the biggest possible screen for the least money. If you find one used for under $80 and you only care about screen size and battery, maybe. For everyone else, grab a used Moto G or a slightly older flagship.