Poco C65 vs Realme V21

Comparing the Poco C65 (2023) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 25/100 vs 10/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

  • Overall rating 10/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Realme V21, the Poco C65 scores 15 points higher (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 Realme V21
Processor MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 262000
Geekbench Single 375
Geekbench Multi 1031
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" TFT
Resolution 1600x720 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 13 / HyperOS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $99
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Realme V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco C65
$99
Realme V21
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Realme V21 (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Realme V21?

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Realme V21 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Realme V21?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Realme V21?

The Poco C65 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Realme V21?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.