POCO C40
A 6,000 mAh entry POCO with a JR510 chip — the long-life floor pick.
The POCO C40 is a entry Xiaomi smartphone released Jun 2022, with a launch price of $129. It pairs the JR510 (entry MediaTek) with a 6.71" LCD 60 Hz display, a 13 MP main camera and a 6,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 42/100 — Three days on a charge, $129 to start. Standout strengths: 6,000 mah — three-day endurance at $129. and poco yellow finish is genuinely fun. Main trade-off: jr510 + 3 gb are very slow.
Three days on a charge, $129 to start.
POCO C40 was a battery-first floor offering — 6,000 mAh in a $129 body with POCO's usual yellow flair. The JR510 chip and 3 GB base were exactly what the price bought; for emerging-market first phones it served as a long-lasting workhorse.
Read the full review- 6,000 mAh — three-day endurance at $129.
- POCO Yellow finish is genuinely fun.
- microSD + jack.
- Ultra-cheap for the badge.
Full specifications
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How the POCO C40 compares
| POCO C40 | iPhone 6 | Redmi Note 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Chipset | JR510 (entry MediaTek) | Apple A8 | Snapdragon 625 |
| Display | 6.71" LCD 60 Hz | 4.7" LCD 60 Hz | 5.5" FHD LCD |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP · f/2.2 | 13 MP · f/2.0 |
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 1,810 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $129 | $649 | $150 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the POCO C40 released?
The POCO C40 was released in Jun 2022.
How much does the POCO C40 cost?
The POCO C40 launched at $129 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the POCO C40 screen size and type?
The POCO C40 has a 6.71" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the POCO C40 use?
The POCO C40 is powered by the JR510 (entry MediaTek) chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the POCO C40 have?
The POCO C40 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the POCO C40 battery capacity?
The POCO C40 has a 6,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the POCO C40 charge?
The POCO C40 supports 18 W wired charging.
What is the POCO C40 main camera?
The POCO C40 has a 13 MP main camera.
Does the POCO C40 have a headphone jack?
The POCO C40 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the POCO C40 get software updates?
The POCO C40 update policy: support ended.
How much does the POCO C40 weigh?
The POCO C40 weighs 204 g.
What colours does the POCO C40 come in?
The POCO C40 is available in 3 colours: Power Black, Coral Green, POCO Yellow.
Is the POCO C40 worth buying?
POCO C40 was a battery-first floor offering — 6,000 mAh in a $129 body with POCO's usual yellow flair. The JR510 chip and 3 GB base were exactly what the price bought; for emerging-market first phones it served as a long-lasting workhorse. SpecEagle gives the POCO C40 an editorial score of 42/100.
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