Poco C40 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads — 44/100 vs 11/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 204g).
Poco C40
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
- Lighter: 172g vs 204g
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Sony Xperia 5 IV scores 33 points higher (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco C40 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 119 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 172 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV notably outperforms the Poco C40 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (56/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 45/100).
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 Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 33 points (44/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Sony Xperia 5 IV leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for everyday use.