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 (3,033,306 vs 346,495).
Poco C65
Poco F8 Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $529
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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)
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 — 50/100, Poco F8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco F8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3033306 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
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
We compared Poco C65 and Poco F8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Poco C65 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $430. Poco C65 was $430 cheaper at launch.
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).
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 C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.