Poco C40 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 11/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 204g).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 204g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 15 points higher (26/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (83/100 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.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor JLQ MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 44W
Main camera 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 204 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (83/100 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 Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.