Poco C65 vs Realme C73
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C73 leads — 42/100 vs 33/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Realme C73 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Realme C73
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Realme C73, the Realme C73 scores 9 points higher (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C73 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Realme C73 — 66/100; 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 Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme C73 leads Poco C65 by 34.0% 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 Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (43/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 edges out the Poco C65 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Realme C73?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Realme C73?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Realme C73?
The Realme C73 leads on performance (43/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Realme C73 (43/100 vs 25/100).