Poco C65 vs Poco F7
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $99 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F7 leads — 66/100 vs 33/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F7 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,199,079 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Poco F7
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $399
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2199079 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Poco F7, the Poco F7 scores 33 points higher (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Poco F7 — 60/100; 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 Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco F7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 2199079 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F7
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Poco F7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F7 leads Poco C65 by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Poco C65 was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Poco F7 (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 33 points (66/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco F7?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco F7 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 leads on performance (80/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco F7?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.