Poco C65 vs Poco M7
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685; launch prices were $99 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 leads — 43/100 vs 33/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco M7 is faster in AnTuTu (467,392 vs 346,495); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 224g).
Poco C65
Poco M7
- Lighter: 192g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $110
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 467392 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 466 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1396 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Poco M7, the Poco M7 scores 10 points higher (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Poco M7 — 70/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (63/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 467392 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $110 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C65 and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M7 leads Poco C65 by 25.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $11. Poco C65 was $11 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (33/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (74/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (63/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco M7?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco M7?
The Poco M7 leads on performance (33/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco M7?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco M7 is a better fit for everyday use.