Nokia C31 vs Poco C65

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 25/100 vs 10/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Poco C65
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 200g

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Poco C65, the Poco C65 scores 15 points higher (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Poco C65
Processor Unisoc MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 262000
Geekbench Single 375
Geekbench Multi 1031
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1600 1600x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 13 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 200 g 192 g
Price $99
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Poco C65
$99
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Poco C65?

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Nokia C31 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Poco C65?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Poco C65 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Poco C65?

The Poco C65 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Poco C65?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.