Poco C40 vs Realme 14
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 36/100 vs 11/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Realme 14
- Overall rating 11/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 204g
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 25 points higher (36/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (94/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 969048 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1071 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3057 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 189 g | |
| Price | — | $229 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (63/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Realme 14?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Realme 14 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Realme 14?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 14 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.