Poco C65 vs Poco M6
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M6 leads — 40/100 vs 33/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M6 is faster in AnTuTu (513,809 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Poco M6
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 513809 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 732 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1954 vs 1031
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Poco M6, the Poco M6 scores 7 points higher (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 leads (42/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Poco M6 — 62/100; 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 M6 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M6 leads Poco C65 by 32.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Poco C65 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (42/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 edges out the Poco C65 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco M6?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco M6?
The Poco M6 leads on performance (42/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco M6?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Poco M6 (42/100 vs 25/100).