Poco C40 vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 leads — 16/100 vs 11/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 edges out the Poco C40 by just 5 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 V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 204g vs 207g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 scores 5 points higher (16/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). 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 V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor JLQ Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2408
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 5 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 204 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
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 V50S 2023 significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

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 V50S 2023?

The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 edges out the Poco C40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.