Poco C40 vs Redmi 17C
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 17C leads — 25/100 vs 11/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5160); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Poco C40
Redmi 17C
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5160 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 206g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi 17C, the Redmi 17C scores 14 points higher (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- 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 Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 17C significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 17C?
The Redmi 17C is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 17C — 25/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 17C?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.