Poco C65 vs Realme V23i
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme V23i leads — 35/100 vs 33/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Realme V23i is faster in AnTuTu (515,647 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Realme V23i
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 515647 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 690 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1736 vs 1031
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Realme V23i, the Realme V23i scores 2 points higher (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i leads (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Poco C65 (40/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C65 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme V23i leads Poco C65 by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme V23i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Poco C65 (40/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C65 and the Realme V23i are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Realme V23i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme V23i is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Realme V23i?
The Realme V23i edges out the Poco C65 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Realme V23i?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Realme V23i?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Realme V23i?
The Realme V23i leads on performance (40/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Realme V23i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco C65 (30/100 vs 10/100).