Poco C40 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 31/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP.
Poco C40
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 31/100
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 204g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 42 points higher (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco C40 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 42 points (73/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.