Poco C40 vs Realme 12 Pro

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro leads — 38/100 vs 11/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 44
Battery 48
Design 62
Value for money 95
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 11/100
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 204g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Realme 12 Pro, the Realme 12 Pro scores 27 points higher (38/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (44/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C40 (62/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Realme 12 Pro
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 736675
Geekbench Single 935
Geekbench Multi 2719
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2412
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 32 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 14
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 204 g 190 g
Price $215
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Realme 12 Pro
$215
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (44/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C40 (62/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Realme 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 27 points (38/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Realme 12 Pro?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Realme 12 Pro — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Realme 12 Pro?

The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Realme 12 Pro?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.