Poco C65 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G
Compare Poco C65 vs Poco X5 Pro 5G side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm), 50MP vs 108MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh…
Poco
C65
$119
6categories won
Poco
X5 Pro 5G
$299
10categories won
4 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X5 Pro 5G takes the overall win
The Poco X5 Pro 5G proves superior overall against the Poco C65, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the X5 Pro 5G takes the lead, while the C65 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the X5 Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the C65 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X5 Pro 5G takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 67W charging.
C65 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) and 8GB RAM.
X5 Pro 5G takes photography with 108MP optics.
C65 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $119 vs $299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
C65 vs X5 Pro 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 | 1080 x 2400Winner |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 395 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 900 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| Process node | 12 nm | 6 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 545,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 3020 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GBWinner | 6 GB |
| Maximum storage | 256GBWinner | 128GB |
Camera
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 108 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 181 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.09 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP53 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass front, composite plastic frame and matte textured back with Poco camera deco | Plastic frame, plastic back, Gorilla Glass 5 front |
Software and support
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 12 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 2 years |
| Security updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | C65 | X5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $119Winner | $299 |
Poco C65
The Poco C65 established itself as an ultra-affordable global best-seller by packing a fluid 90Hz 6.74-inch display, 50MP AI primary camera, massive 5000 mAh battery, and up to 8GB RAM with 256GB storage under $120.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Poco X5 Pro 5G
A quintessential mid-range champion, the POCO X5 Pro 5G features the rock-solid Snapdragon 778G chipset, a flexible Flow AMOLED 120Hz display with razor bezels, a 108MP camera, and iconic POCO Yellow styling.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh