Poco C40 vs Redmi 8A
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 8A leads — 14/100 vs 11/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Redmi 8A
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi 8A, the Redmi 8A scores 3 points higher (14/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A 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 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi 8A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | $100 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8A
- 5000 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 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 8A notably outperforms the Poco C40 (65/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 8A significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi 8A?
The Redmi 8A edges out the Poco C40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi 8A?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi 8A — 14/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi 8A?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 8A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.