Xiaomi·Budget · Released Nov 2023

POCO C65

Rock-bottom entry phone with a big screen and 50 MP.

50/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$130
Color · Black
Display
6.74" LCD 90 Hz
Chipset
Helio G85
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.8
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
192 g
Quick answer

The POCO C65 is a budget Xiaomi smartphone released Nov 2023, with a launch price of $130. It pairs the Helio G85 with a 6.74" LCD 90 Hz display, a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera and a 5,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — A rock-bottom entry phone. Standout strengths: just $130 with 50 mp + big battery. and 90 hz big screen. Main trade-off: hd+ lcd, mono speaker.

AI Snapshot

A rock-bottom entry phone.

Poco C65 covers the absolute basics — 50 MP, 90 Hz big screen, 5,000 mAh — at $130. HD+ LCD, Helio G85 and 4G are the cost-cutting tells.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display54
Camera52
Performance48
Battery80
Build58
Value68
  • Just $130 with 50 MP + big battery.
  • 90 Hz big screen.
  • Jack + microSD.
  • Side fingerprint.

Full specifications

Type
IPS LCD, 90 Hz
Size
6.74 inches
Resolution
1,600 × 720 px
Main
50 MP, f/1.8
Macro/AI
2 MP
Selfie
8 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -84.6%
This
250,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -85.9%
This
410
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -83.0%
This
1,380
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -93.5%
This
4.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the POCO C65 compares

POCO C65iPhone 6sRedmi A3
SpecEagle score505050
ChipsetHelio G85Apple A9MediaTek Helio G36
Display6.74" LCD 90 Hz4.7" LCD 60 Hz6.71" LCD 90 Hz
Main camera50 MP · f/1.812 MP · f/2.28 MP · f/2.0
Battery5,000 mAh1,715 mAh5,000 mAh
Launch price$130$649$119

Frequently asked questions

When was the POCO C65 released?

The POCO C65 was released in Nov 2023.

How much does the POCO C65 cost?

The POCO C65 launched at $130 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the POCO C65 screen size and type?

The POCO C65 has a 6.74" LCD 90 Hz display.

What chipset does the POCO C65 use?

The POCO C65 is powered by the Helio G85 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the POCO C65 have?

The POCO C65 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the POCO C65 battery capacity?

The POCO C65 has a 5,000 mAh battery.

How fast does the POCO C65 charge?

The POCO C65 supports 18 W wired charging.

What is the POCO C65 main camera?

The POCO C65 has a 50 MP · f/1.8 main camera.

Does the POCO C65 have 5G?

The POCO C65 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).

How long will the POCO C65 get software updates?

The POCO C65 update policy: 2 major OS.

How much does the POCO C65 weigh?

The POCO C65 weighs 192 g.

What colours does the POCO C65 come in?

The POCO C65 is available in 3 colours: Black, Blue, Purple.

Is the POCO C65 worth buying?

Poco C65 covers the absolute basics — 50 MP, 90 Hz big screen, 5,000 mAh — at $130. HD+ LCD, Helio G85 and 4G are the cost-cutting tells. SpecEagle gives the POCO C65 an editorial score of 50/100.

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