Poco C40 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C40 is noticeably lighter (204g vs 224g).
Poco C40
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 204g vs 224g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco C40
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In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.