Poco C40 vs Poco M7 Plus 5G

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 36/100 vs 11/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP.

The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 53
Design 28
Value for money 98
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 217g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 25 points higher (36/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (45/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco M7 Plus 5G: The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Poco M7 Plus 5G
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
AnTuTu 622608
Geekbench Single 938
Geekbench Multi 2183
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 2460x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 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 / 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 15
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 204 g 217 g
Price $168
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • Main: 108MP f/1.75
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2460x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Poco M7 Plus 5G
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Poco M7 Plus 5G
$168
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (45/100 vs 28/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (98/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 Plus 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.