Poco C40 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C40 leads — 11/100 vs 7/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 204g).
Poco C40
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3200 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 16MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 165g vs 204g
- Better camera (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Poco C40 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Poco C40 scores 4 points higher (11/100 vs 7/100). 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, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (93/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Poco C40 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | JLQ | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 165 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Poco C40
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Poco C40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Poco C40
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- 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, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime and the Poco C40 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (45/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (93/100 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 ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Poco C40 edges out the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.
Should you choose the Poco C40 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.