Poco C40 vs Redmi R70m

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi R70m leads — 23/100 vs 11/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70m has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 6000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't; the Redmi R70m is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).

The Redmi R70m is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Redmi R70m
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 46
Design 37
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi R70m better?
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 6000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Redmi R70m, the Redmi R70m 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 R70m 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 Redmi R70m and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 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.

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi R70m: The Redmi R70m is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Redmi R70m
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 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 15W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
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
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi R70m
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi R70m
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi R70m
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi R70m 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 Redmi R70m and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Redmi R70m?

The Redmi R70m 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 R70m?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi R70m — 23/100.

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Redmi R70m?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi R70m is a better fit for everyday use.