Poco C40 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Poco C40 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 204g
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C40 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.