Poco C40 vs Redmi R70
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi R70 leads — 23/100 vs 11/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't; the Redmi R70 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Poco C40
Redmi R70
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi R70, the Redmi R70 scores 12 points higher (23/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi R70 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, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Redmi R70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi R70 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, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
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 R70?
The Redmi R70 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Redmi R70?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi R70 — 23/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi R70?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi R70 is a better fit for everyday use.