Poco C65 vs Poco X6 5G
Compare Poco C65 vs Poco X6 5G side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm), 50MP vs 64MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5100mAh…
Poco
C65
$119
1categories won
Poco
X6 5G
$249
13categories won
6 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X6 5G takes the overall win
The Poco X6 5G proves superior overall against the Poco C65, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X6 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X6 5G. Choose the X6 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the C65 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X6 5G takes battery honors offering 5,100 mAh alongside 67W charging.
X6 5G provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
X6 5G takes photography with 64MP optics.
C65 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $119 vs $249.
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 X6 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | C65 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 | 1220 x 2712Winner |
| Pixel density | 260 ppi | 446 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits | 1800 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | C65 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| Process node | 12 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | C65 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 64 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 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
Design
| Specification | C65 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 181 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.09 mm | 7.98 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass front, composite plastic frame and matte textured back with Poco camera deco | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, plastic frame and glossy back |
Software and support
| Specification | C65 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14/15 (HyperOS) |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | C65 | X6 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $119Winner | $249 |
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 X6 5G
The Poco X6 5G dominated the sub-$250 mid-range tier by offering an ultra-sharp 1.5K 120Hz Flow AMOLED display with Dolby Vision, optical image stabilization on its 64MP camera, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, and flagship Gorilla Glass Victus.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,100mAh