Poco C40 vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Poco C40 (2022) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 leads — 32/100 vs 11/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 204g).

The ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V50
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 35
Design 77
Value for money 86
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 204g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the ZTE Blade V50 scores 21 points higher (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 ZTE Blade V50
Processor JLQ
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 13
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 204 g 178 g
Price $351
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C40
Price unknown
ZTE Blade V50
$351
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (77/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 by 21 points (32/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The ZTE Blade V50 leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the ZTE Blade V50?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.