Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Xiaomi Poco X2
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A71 and Xiaomi Poco X2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A71, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A71, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 208 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Xiaomi Poco X2, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 400 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 355,186 | 279,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 388 | 697 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,475 | 1,809 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 470 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink, White | Blue, Purple, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 165.3 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 208 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Water Resistant |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, ANT+ | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Infrared, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg | 0.62 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.51 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.56 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps | 800 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Poco X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A715F, SM-A715F/DS, SM-A715F/DSN, SM-A715F/DSM, SM-A715W, SM-A715X | MZB9011IN, MZB9012IN, MZB9013IN, MZB8741IN, MZB8742IN, MZB8743IN, MZB8744IN, MZB8745IN, MZB8746IN |
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