Poco C40 vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 30/100 vs 11/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP.

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 56
Design 37
Value for money 100
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 19 points higher (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (56/100 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, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Processor JLQ MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
AnTuTu 560883
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 14
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 204 g 210 g
Price $140
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (35/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (56/100 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, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.