Poco C40 vs Redmi Note 15 Special
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi Note 15 Special (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads — 33/100 vs 11/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 15 Special doesn't; the Redmi Note 15 Special is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5800 mAh
- Overall rating 11/100
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 204g
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi Note 15 Special, the Redmi Note 15 Special scores 22 points higher (33/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Poco C40 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi Note 15 Special | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 840643 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 178 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 15 Special
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Special
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special notably outperforms the Poco C40 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Redmi Note 15 Special significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 22 points (33/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi Note 15 Special — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Redmi Note 15 Special leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi Note 15 Special?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 15 Special is a better fit for everyday use.