Poco C40 vs Redmi 15a
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15a leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Redmi 15a is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Poco C40
Redmi 15a
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi 15a, the Redmi 15a scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 15a significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
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 Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 15a?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 15a — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 15a?
The Redmi 15a leads on camera score (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 15a?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use.