Google Pixel 9 vs Poco C40

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 11/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 39 points (50/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 198g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Poco C40, the Google Pixel 9 scores 39 points higher (50/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Poco C40
Processor Google Tensor G4 JLQ
AnTuTu 1561427
Geekbench Single 1850
Geekbench Multi 4900
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2424x1080 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 198 g 204 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
Poco C40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 39 points (50/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the Poco C40?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.