The POCO C71 (review) is the brand’s latest budget smartphone, priced at an affordable Rs 6,499. For the price, it packs a capable set of features, including a decent processor, a large display, a big battery, and more. In this comparison, we’ll be taking a look at how its cameras compare against one of its key competitors, the itel A80 (review), which starts at Rs 6,999.
Our evaluation focuses on key factors like colour accuracy (how close the colours are to the actual scene), detail level, sharpness, skin tones, and texture. By analysing these elements, we aim to provide an objective conclusion on which device delivers the best camera performance.
Verdict
The itel A80 has better cameras with sharper low-light shots and better portrait clarity, while the POCO C71 delivers more natural-looking selfies. Both have strengths, but the itel A80 delivers slightly more consistent camera results overall.
| Scenarios | Winner |
| Daylight | itel A80 |
| Portrait | itel A80 |
| Selfie | POCO C71 |
| Low light (night mode) | itel A80 |
Table of Contents
Daylight
Both the POCO C71 and itel A80 tend to favour warmer tones when it comes to colour reproduction, though the itel A80 pushes saturation a bit more. The POCO C71 produces brighter images with better exposure, but it falls short on detail as objects often look softer and less defined compared to the itel A80.
Winner: itel A80
Portrait
Both phones have a tough time with portrait shots, especially when it comes to edge detection. They struggle to clearly separate the subject from the background, with the itel A80 performing slightly worse in this regard. Colour tends to be on the oversaturated side for both, but the itel A80 does a slightly better job with skin tones. Facial details are generally soft on both devices, which is expected at this price point.
Winner: itel A80
Selfie
Selfies turn out surprisingly decent on both phones. The POCO C71’s shots look a little washed out because of higher exposure, while the itel A80 adds a yellow tint that makes the image feel less natural. Both capture a similar level of facial detail, but the POCO C71’s selfies come across as a bit more true-to-life overall.
Winner: POCO C71
Low light (night mode)
I went into the low-light test with modest expectations, and as expected, both phones faced a lot of difficulties in capturing decent night shots, even with night mode enabled. Colour reproduction is fairly accurate on both the POCO C71 and itel A80, but the C71’s photos turn out softer with less detail. The itel A80 handles night shots better overall, delivering clearer and sharper results.
Winner: itel A80
Final Verdict
The itel A80 wins the camera comparison against the POCO C71. It offers better detail in most scenarios, especially in low-light and portrait shots, where edge detection and clarity matter more. Its selfies, while slightly warmer in tone, handle skin tones better, and its low light performance is a notch better.
In comparison, the POCO C71 holds its own with brighter, more evenly exposed images in daylight, and its selfies look more natural overall. If you want strong camera performance under Rs 7,000, the itel A80 is the way to go, while the POCO C71 is a more balanced device.
Itel A80 Images
POCO C71 Images
