Poco C40 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Comparing the Poco C40 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 5/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.
Poco C40
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Poco C40 scores 6 points higher (11/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | — | |
| AnTuTu | — | — | |
| Geekbench Single | — | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 1.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 466x466 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | — | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | — | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 204 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Poco C40 edges out the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.