POCO C65 with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, up to 8GB RAM launched globally: price, specs

Highlights
  • The POCO C65 has been launched in two storage configurations.
  • The smartphone is being offered in Purple, Black and Blue colours options.
  • The all-new POCO C65 runs on MIUI 14 as its operating system.

    Smartphone brand POCO has unveiled a new affordable smartphone in the C series – POCO C65 – for the global market. The POCO C65 is a 4G phone, and it comes with a 6.74-inch HD+ display that offers a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, which is the same processor found in the POCO C55, with up to 8GB of RAM and supports an additional 8GB RAM expansion. Here are the price and specifications of the POCO C65.

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    POCO C65 price, colours

    • The POCO C65 comes in two configurations – the 6GB+128GB storage model is priced at $129 (approx Rs 10,729), and the 8GB+256GB storage model is available for $149 (around Rs 12,392).
    • Meanwhile, the early bird pricing offers a discount, with the 6GB model costing $109 (around Rs 9,065) and the 8GB model priced at $129 (approx Rs 10,729).
    • The newly announced POCO C65 is being offered in Purple, Black and Blue colours options.

    POCO C65 specifications

    • Display: The POCO C65 has a 6.74-inch display with a waterdrop notch, a 90Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness, with Gorilla Glass protection for durability.
    • Chipset: The newly announced C-series POCO C65 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor.
    • Cameras: The POCO C65 consists of a 50MP main rear camera and a 2MP macro lens, along with an 8MP front camera for selfies.
    • Storage: The POCO C65 comes in two storage variants – 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB storage variants. 
    • OS: The all-new POCO C65 runs on MIUI 14 as its operating system.
    • Battery: The POCO C65 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
    • Other features: Connectivity options include a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB-C port, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC and more.

    POCO C65 design

    • The all-new POCO C65 shares a similar design with the Redmi 13C.
    • The smartphone has a square-shaped design with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner incorporated into the power button.
    • The back panel of the phone has two raised camera rings within a rectangular area, featuring the POCO logo on the right side.
    • On the left side of the POCO C65, you’ll find the SIM tray. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top, and a USB Type-C port is located at the bottom.

    Key differences between POCO C65 and POCO C55

    • The POCO C65 comes with a 6.74-inch display, and the POCO C55 offers a smaller 6.71-inch display.
    • The POCO C65 offers a 90Hz refresh rate, and the POCO C55 has the standard 60Hz refresh rate.
    • The all-new POCO C65 offers up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. However, the predecessor comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
    • The POCO C65 and POCO C55 house a 5,000mAh battery. However, the new phone has 18W fast charging technology, and the POCO C55 supports 10W fast charging technology.

    Key Specs

    POCO C65
    MediaTek Helio G85 | 4 GBProcessor
    6.74 inches (17.12 cm) Display
    50 MP + 2 MPRear camera
    8 MPSelfie camera
    5000 mAh Battery
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    POCO C65 Price
    Rs. 7,299
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    POCO C55 Rs. 7,490
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    Review Summary

    Expert Rating
    7.5/10

    Design
    ★  
    8.0
    /10
    Display
    ★  
    7.5
    /10
    Software
    ★  
    7.0
    /10
    Camera
    ★  
    7.0
    /10
    Performance
    ★  
    7.0
    /10
    Battery
    ★  
    7.5
    /10

    Pros

    • Decent display
    • Solid battery backup
    • Port selection
    • Good primary camera

    Cons

    • Loads of pre-installed apps
    • Slow charging
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