Poco C65 vs Poco F8 Pro
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $99 and $529. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 33/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Poco F8 Pro
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $529
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (70/100 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 F8 Pro, the Poco F8 Pro scores 46 points higher (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Poco F8 Pro — 78/100; 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 F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C65 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3024818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6210 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $529 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco C65 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Poco C65 was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C65 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Poco F8 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 46 points (79/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco F8 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco F8 Pro?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.