POCO C40 debuts with dual rear cameras: Check features, price
What's the story
POCO's latest budget smartphone, the C40, has gone official in the global markets. As for the key highlights, the handset runs on a new JR510 chipset developed by JLQ Technology, paired with up to 4GB RAM. It has dual cameras on the back, a 6,000mAh battery, and comes in Power Black, Coral Green, and POCO Yellow shades.
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Why does this story matter?
Xiaomi-backed POCO is thriving in the mid-range segment, but the company is also consolidating its position in the entry-level smartphone market. The newly unveiled POCO C40 seems to be inspired by the Redmi 10, which was introduced in India back in March. The device will take on budget smartphones from established rivals such as Infinix, TECNO, and Samsung.
Design and display
The display offers Corning Gorilla Glass protection
The POCO C40 sports a waterdrop notch design with noticeable bezels and a plastic frame. There is a physical fingerprint reader on the rear, within the full-width camera bump. It is offered in Power Black, Coral Green, and POCO Yellow shades. The handset bears a 6.7-inch HD+ (720x1650 pixels) LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Dimensions-wise, it measures 9.18mm thick and weighs 204g.
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It has a 13MP primary camera
The POCO C40 houses dual rear cameras, comprising a 13MP (f/2.2) main lens and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor, paired with an LED flash. For selfies and video calls, it has a 5MP (f/2.2) front-facing camera.
Internals
The device is powered by a JLQ-branded chipset
The POCO C40 is powered by JLQ JR510 SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM, and up to 64GB of internal storage. The handset boots Android 11-based MIUI 13. It draws power from a 6,000mAh battery which supports 18W charging. Connectivity options include dual-SIMs, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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POCO C40: Pricing and availability
The official pricing of the POCO C40 will be disclosed when it will become available for purchase. According to the reports, the 4GB/64GB model of the device is expected to retail at $150 (nearly Rs. 11,700).