Poco C40 vs Redmi A1+
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1+ leads — 13/100 vs 11/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.
Poco C40
Redmi A1+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi A1+, the Redmi A1+ scores 2 points higher (13/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ notably outperforms the Poco C40 (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $80 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 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 A1+ notably outperforms the Poco C40 (60/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi A1+?
The Redmi A1+ edges out the Poco C40 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi A1+?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi A1+ — 13/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi A1+?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.