Poco C40 vs Sony Xperia 1

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 8/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3330); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).

The Poco C40 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Sony Xperia 1
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 4
Battery 0
Design 77
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3330 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Poco C40 scores 3 points higher (11/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 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.

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Sony Xperia 1
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 891237
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 720x1650 1644x3840
Refresh rate
Battery 6000 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g 178 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
4
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (45/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 1 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.

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

The Poco C40 edges out the Sony Xperia 1 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 8/100.

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

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