Fairphone 5 vs Poco C40
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Fairphone 5 leads — 25/100 vs 11/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Fairphone 5
Poco C40
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 212g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 19/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Poco C40, the Fairphone 5 scores 14 points higher (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Poco C40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | JLQ | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $770 | — |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (48/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (45/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco C40?
The Fairphone 5 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Poco C40?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Poco C40?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Poco C40?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.