Poco C40 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 11/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 18W vs 5W

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 18 points higher (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Poco C40 (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 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 V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor JLQ Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 5W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 16 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 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 V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • 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 V80 Design significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design 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 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 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 V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design is noticeably better than the Poco C40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C40 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design leads on camera score (27/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.