Poco C65 vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $99 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 346,495); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Poco C65
Poco F8 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $729
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (97/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3640351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $729 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco C65 and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Poco C65 by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $630. Poco C65 was $630 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (97/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.