Poco C40 vs Xiaomi 17

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 44
Value for money
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Poco C40 better?

  • Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 204g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (63/100 vs 44/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Xiaomi 17
Processor JLQ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3274157
Geekbench Single 3566
Geekbench Multi 10162
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 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 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 204 g 191 g
Price $958
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$958
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (85/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (63/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Xiaomi 17?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.