Poco C40 vs Sony Xperia 1 V

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Sony Xperia 1 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads — 43/100 vs 11/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 V is noticeably lighter (187g vs 204g).

The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1 V
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 66
Value for money 48
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 V better?
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 187g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (30/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (66/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Sony Xperia 1 V, the Sony Xperia 1 V scores 32 points higher (43/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Poco C40 (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 V: The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Sony Xperia 1 V
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1761879
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 720x1650 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 30W
Main camera 13 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 12 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 13, upgradable to Android 14
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 165.0×71.0×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 187 g
Price $900
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 1 V
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Sony Xperia 1 V
$900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (30/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (34/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 V notably outperforms the Poco C40 (66/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 32 points (43/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Sony Xperia 1 V — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Sony Xperia 1 V leads on performance (30/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Sony Xperia 1 V?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 V is a better fit for everyday use.