Verdict
The Xiaomi Poco C40 stands as a compelling choice in the world of smartphones, offering a combination of features that cater to both performance enthusiasts and practical users. With its powerful processor, ample RAM, and advanced camera system, the Poco C40 impresses in terms of performance and photography capabilities.
PRICE LIST | |
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Price in Pakistan | PKR 34,500 Expected |
Other Countries | $124 €117 £97 ¥900 ₹10488 ﷼465 Expected |
NETWORK | |
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
Speed | HSPA, LTE-A |
LAUNCH | |
Announced | 2022, June 06 |
Status | Available. Released 2022, June 17 |
BODY | |
Dimensions | 169.6 x 76.6 x 9.2 mm (6.68 x 3.02 x 0.36 in) |
Weight | 204 g (7.20 oz) |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY | |
Size | 6.71 inches, 106.5 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
PLATFORM | |
OS | Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO |
Chipset | JLQ JR510 (11 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G57 MC1 |
MEMORY | |
Card Slot | microSDXC |
Internal | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
MAIN CAMERA | |
Dual | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
FRONT CAMERA | |
Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Features | HDR |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND | |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMS | |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
Radio | FM radio |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
FEATURES | |
Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
BATTERY | |
Type | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | 18W wired |
MISC | |
Colors | Power Black, Coral Green, Poco Yellow |
Models | 220333QPG |
Design and Display
The Xiaomi Poco C40 has a simple yet stylish design, with a plastic back that comes in three colors: Power Black, Coral Green, and Poco Yellow. The front of the phone is dominated by a 6.71-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1650 pixels and a pixel density of 268 ppi. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The phone is quite bulky and heavy, measuring 169.6 x 76.6 x 9.2 mm and weighing 204 g, but it is understandable given the large battery capacity.
Performance and Software
The Xiaomi Poco C40 is powered by an unusual chipset: the JLQ JR510, which is an octa-core processor with four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores clocked at 1.5 GHz. The GPU is the Mali-G57 MC1. The phone comes with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. The performance of the phone is underwhelming, to say the least. The software of the phone is one of its redeeming features. The phone runs on Android 11 with MIUI 13 for Poco on top.
Camera System
The Xiaomi Poco C40 has a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 13MP main camera with an f/2.2 aperture and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), and a 2MP depth camera with an f/2.4 aperture for portrait mode. The camera app has several modes such as photo, video, pro, night, panorama, time-lapse, slow motion, short video, documents scanner, etc. A 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture serves as the selfie camera. The selfie camera also supports portrait mode and beautification options. The video recording is limited to 1080p at 30fps for both the rear and the front cameras.
Battery and Connectivity
The battery life is the main selling point of the Xiaomi Poco C40. The phone has a massive 6000mAh battery that can easily last for two days or more with moderate usage. The phone also supports 18W fast charging. In terms of connectivity, the Xiaomi Poco C40 offers dual-SIM card support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 4G VoLTE, as well as a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port.
Here is an overview of the pricing information for the Xiaomi Poco C40 in Pakistan:
Please note that pricing details are subject to change and may vary depending on the retailer or provider. It is always advisable to confirm the price before making a purchase.