Poco C65 vs Realme GT 8

The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $99 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 33/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 47 points (80/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
Realme GT 8
Performance 92
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 100
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $350

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 375
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1031
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 47 points higher (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 Realme GT 8
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 346495 3119308
Geekbench Single 375 3041
Geekbench Multi 1031 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1440x3136
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 / HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g 209 g
Launch price $99 $350
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Realme GT 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Realme GT 8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Realme GT 8
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100 +88.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Poco C65 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
Realme GT 8
$350

Launch price difference: $251. Poco C65 was $251 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (92/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (98/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (56/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (85/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 47 points (80/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Realme GT 8?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Realme GT 8?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Realme GT 8?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.