Poco C40 vs Redmi A7
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't.
Poco C40
Redmi A7
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi A7, the Redmi A7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 310000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 193 g | |
| Price | — | $99 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- 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, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi A7?
The Redmi A7 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi A7?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi A7 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi A7?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.