Poco C65 vs Poco X8 Pro
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $99 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 346,495).
Poco C65
Poco X8 Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $350
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 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 X8 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Poco X8 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C65 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $350 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C65 and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Poco C65 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Poco C65 was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (76/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Poco C65 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.