Poco C40 vs Poco F8

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 61/100 vs 11/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 50 points (61/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 205g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 50 points higher (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Poco F8
Processor JLQ Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" OLED
Resolution 720x1650 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 204 g 205 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Poco F8
$499
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (72/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 50 points (61/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Poco F8?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Poco F8 — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Poco F8?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Poco F8?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.