Xiaomi Poco C40 vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C40
Price coming soon
3category wins
Xiaomi Redmi A3
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco C40
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco C40
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco C40
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.71 | 6.71 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1650 | 1650 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 400 | 500 |
| PPI | 268 | 268 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 82 | 82.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | JLQ JR510 | Helio G36 |
| Process (nm) | 11 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 13 | — |
| OS Version | 11 | 14 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 189 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 781 |
| AnTuTu | — | 193,858 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Lens | — | 0.08 MP |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 169.6 | 168.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 204 | 193 |
| Width (mm) | 76.6 | 76.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, June 06 | 2024, February 14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, June 17 | Available. Released 2024, February 23 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C40 | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C40 and Xiaomi Redmi A3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco C40 packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco C40 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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