Poco C40 vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 11/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S50 Pro mini has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S50 Pro mini is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 60 points (71/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Poco C40 better?

  • Overall rating 11/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 60 points higher (71/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco C40 (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco C40 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco C40 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 3068952
Geekbench Single 2903
Geekbench Multi 9602
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 191 g
Price $485
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (68/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (62/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco C40 (73/100 vs 45/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco C40 (61/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Poco C40 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 60 points (71/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C40 or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.