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).

The Poco C40 edges out the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3200 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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.

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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.

Frequently asked questions
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.