Lava Blaze Dragon vs Poco C65
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $109 and $99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 33/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Poco C65
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1031
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $109
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Poco C65, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 9 points higher (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Poco C65 — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Poco C65 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (63/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Poco C65 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Poco C65 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Poco C65 (46/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (63/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Poco C65?
The Lava Blaze Dragon edges out the Poco C65 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Poco C65?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Poco C65?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Poco C65 (63/100 vs 41/100).