Google Pixel 7a vs Poco C40

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP.

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4385 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Poco C40, the Google Pixel 7a scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Poco C40
Processor Google Tensor G2 JLQ
AnTuTu 1194673
Geekbench Single 1459
Geekbench Multi 3451
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1650
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 193 g 204 g
Price $180
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Poco C40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (67/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (45/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.