Poco C65 vs Poco X8 Power
Compare Poco C65 vs Poco X8 Power side by side: MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 10000mAh battery…
Poco
C65
$119
5categories won
Poco
X8 Power
$349
9categories won
1 categories tied · 15 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Poco X8 Power takes the overall win
The Poco X8 Power proves superior overall against the Poco C65, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the X8 Power leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the X8 Power. Choose the X8 Power if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the C65 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
X8 Power takes battery honors offering 10,000 mAh alongside 100W charging.
X8 Power provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 and 12GB RAM.
X8 Power takes photography with 50MP optics.
C65 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $119 vs $349.
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 X8 Power: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 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 nitsWinner | 450 nits |
Performance
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Process node | 12 nm | 4 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 12 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 512GBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3Winner | 2 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p at 30fps | 4K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 10,000 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 100 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | No |
Design
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.09 mmWinner | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistance | IP52 | IP68/IP69K |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass front, composite plastic frame and matte textured back with Poco camera deco | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Software and support
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 (HyperOS) | Android 13 |
| OS updates | 2 years | — |
| Security updates | 2 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | C65 | X8 Power |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | — |
| Storage expansion | microSD | microSD |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $119Winner | $349 |
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 X8 Power
The Poco X8 Power is a highly specialized endurance phone built around a massive 10,000 mAh battery and IP69K ruggedness. While it offers strong Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 performance and 100W charging, its dim LCD screen and outdated Android 13 software severely limit its mainstream appeal.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 10,000mAh