Poco C40 vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads — 51/100 vs 31/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Sony Xperia 5 III scores 20 points higher (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III leads (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
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In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (51/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 20 points (51/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Sony Xperia 5 III leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users.