Poco C40 vs ZTE Libero 5G III

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). 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 4120).

The Poco C40 edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III 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 Libero 5G III
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 15
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4120 mAh
  • Lighter: 204g vs 207g

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?

  • Overall rating 7/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Poco C40 scores 4 points higher (11/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 leads (45/100 vs 15/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (45/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the ZTE Libero 5G III 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 Libero 5G III: The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 ZTE Libero 5G III
Processor JLQ MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" OLED
Resolution 720x1650 1080x2400
Refresh rate
Battery 6000 mAh 4120 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 64GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm
Weight 204 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 4120 mAh
  • No wireless charging
15
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, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (45/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C40 and the ZTE Libero 5G III 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 Libero 5G III?

The Poco C40 edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.