Poco C40 vs Redmi 7A

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. Both devices score the same overall rating of 11/100. Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 204g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 11/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Redmi 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 100
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 204g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco C40 and the Redmi 7A received the same MobileRank rating — 11/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A 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 7A (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Redmi 7A
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 193115
Geekbench Single 199
Geekbench Multi 795
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 204 g 165 g
Price $90
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Redmi 7A
$90
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 7A (45/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (93/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 7A?

Both devices scored 11/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi 7A.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 7A — 11/100.

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.