Poco C40 vs Redmi 5A
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 10/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Redmi 5A
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 137g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi 5A, the Poco C40 scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 488 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 137 g | |
| Price | — | $90 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C40 edges out the Redmi 5A by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 5A — 10/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 5A?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 5A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.