Xiaomi Poco C50 vs Poco C40
Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.52-inch Xiaomi Poco C50 (with Mediatek Helio A22) that was released on January 3, 2023, against the Xiaomi Poco C40, which is powered by JLQ JR510 and came out 6 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco C50
- More recent OS version: Android 12 versus 11
- The phone is 6-months newer
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco C40
- 67% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (133K versus 79K)
- Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Modern USB Type-C port
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 5 wireless networks
- Supports 18W fast charging
- Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus eMMC 5.1
- 10% faster in single-core GeekBench 5 test: 156 and 142 points
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Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Performance
CPU/GPU performance in apps and games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview score
Final comparison evaluation
Value for money
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Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.52 inches | 6.71 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1650 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 269 ppi | 268 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 81% | 82% |
| RGB color space | - | 93.1% |
| PWM | - | Not detected |
| Response time | - | 34 ms |
| Contrast | - | 1170:1 |
Peak brightness test (auto)
Design and build
| Height | 164.9 mm (6.49 inches) | 169.59 mm (6.68 inches) |
| Width | 76.75 mm (3.02 inches) | 76.56 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 9.09 mm (0.36 inches) | 9.18 mm (0.36 inches) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 204 g (7.2 oz) |
| Waterproof | - | IP52 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Blue, Green | Black, Green, Yellow |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, rear | Yes, rear |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio A22 | JLQ JR510 |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 4 (4) | - |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A53 | - |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | - |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | - |
| GPU clock | 660 MHz | - |
| FLOPS | ~42.8 GFLOPS | - |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 5 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 9
| CPU | - | 36431 |
| GPU | - | 22163 |
| Memory | - | 37186 |
| UX | - | 36684 |
| Total score | 79790 | 133507 |
Memory
| RAM size | 2, 3 GB | 3, 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 32 GB | 32, 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| ROM | Go Edition | MIUI 13 for POCO |
| OS size | - | 12 GB |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Charge power | 10 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | - | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | No | Yes (50% in 60 min) |
| Full charging time | - | 4:00 hr |
Camera
| Matrix | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | No | No |
| Lenses | 2 (8 MP + 0.1 MP) | 2 (13 MP + 2 MP) |
| Wide (main) lens | - 8 MP - Aperture: f/2.0 - Phase autofocus |
- 13 MP - Aperture: f/2.2 - Phase autofocus |
| Depth lens | - 0.1 MP |
- 2 MP - Aperture: f/2.4 - Pixel size: 1.75 micron - Sensor: 1/5", Omnivision OV02B10 (CMOS) |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Megapixels | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 | 2592 x 1944 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Sensor type | - | CMOS |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | Micro USB | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | No | No |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 | 4 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Speakers test
Max loudness
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | January 2023 | July 2022 |
| Release date | January 2023 | July 2022 |
| Sensors | - Accelerometer - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the performance, battery life, connectivity, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Xiaomi Poco C40. But if the display and software are more of a priority – go for the Xiaomi Poco C50.
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