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.
Poco C40
Realme 12 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.