Poco C40 vs Redmi A5
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 13/100 vs 11/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Poco C40
Redmi A5
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 204g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 2 points higher (13/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 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 A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | $90 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 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 A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 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 A5?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi A5 — 13/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi A5?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.