Poco C40 vs Redmi 7
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 7 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632. 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 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7 doesn't; the Redmi 7 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Redmi 7
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi 7, the Poco C40 scores 1 points higher (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 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 7 (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 243691 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 295 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1037 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 16GB / 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 158.7×75.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 7
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 7
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7
- 4000 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 7 (45/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (75/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 7?
The Poco C40 edges out the Redmi 7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 7?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 7 — 10/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 7?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.