Poco C65 vs Poco X6 Pro
Compare Poco C65 vs Poco X6 Pro side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 50MP vs 64MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5000mAh battery…
Poco
C65
$119
4categories won
Poco
X6 Pro
$299
13categories won
3 categories tied · 20 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X6 Pro takes the overall win
The Poco X6 Pro proves superior overall against the Poco C65, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the X6 Pro takes the lead, while the C65 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the X6 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the C65 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X6 Pro 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.
X6 Pro takes photography with 64MP 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 X6 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | C65 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra |
| Process node | 12 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 1,410,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 4750 |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | C65 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | C65 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 186 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.09 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP54 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass front, composite plastic frame and matte textured back with Poco camera deco | Polycarbonate frame, flat Gorilla Glass 5 front, vegan leather or glossy composite back |
Software and support
| Specification | C65 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 2 years | 3 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 2 years | 4 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | C65 | X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X6 Pro
The Poco X6 Pro is the benchmark sub-$300 performance smartphone, packing MediaTek 4nm Dimensity 8300 Ultra silicon, ultra-fast UFS 4.0 storage, a 1.5K 120Hz Flow AMOLED screen, and 67W turbo charging.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh