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).
Poco C40
Redmi 7A
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 7A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 7A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 7A
- 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 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).
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.