Honor 7A vs Poco C40

The Honor 7A (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 7A doesn't; the Honor 7A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 204g).

The Poco C40 edges out the Honor 7A by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 100
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Honor 7A better?
  • Lighter: 150g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 7A vs the Poco C40, the Poco C40 scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 7A: The Honor 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 7A Poco C40
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 JLQ
AnTuTu 180440
Geekbench Single 205
Geekbench Multi 827
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 152.4×73.0×7.8 mm 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 150 g 204 g
Price $140
Camera comparison
Honor 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Honor 7A
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Honor 7A
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 7A
$140
Poco C40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Honor 7A (45/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Honor 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 7A or the Poco C40?

The Poco C40 edges out the Honor 7A by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor 7A and the Poco C40?

The Honor 7A has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco C40 — 11/100.

Should you choose the Honor 7A over the Poco C40?

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