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

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.