Poco C40 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 11/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Poco C40
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 27/100)
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (31/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 12 points higher (23/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (31/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Realme 9 Pro Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (31/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (45/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
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 Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.