Poco C65 vs Poco F8
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $99 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495).
Poco C65
Poco F8
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $499
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Poco F8 — 76/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $499 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C65 and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Poco C65 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Poco C65 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco F8?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco F8 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco F8?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.