Poco C40 vs Vivo Y500
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 11/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Vivo Y500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Poco C40
Vivo Y500
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (34/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 25 points higher (36/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (34/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (61/100 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 Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $345 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Poco C40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (34/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (61/100 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 Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 25 points (36/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Vivo Y500?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Vivo Y500?
The Vivo Y500 leads on camera score (34/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Vivo Y500?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.