Poco C40 vs Poco M6 Plus
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 Plus leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.
Poco C40
Poco M6 Plus
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5030 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Poco M6 Plus, the Poco M6 Plus scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Poco M6 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5030 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 205 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco M6 Plus
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Poco M6 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6 Plus
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Poco M6 Plus are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco M6 Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Poco M6 Plus — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco M6 Plus leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Poco M6 Plus?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.