Poco C65 vs Redmi 15C
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi 15C leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000).
Poco C65
Redmi 15C
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 420 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1364 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi 15C, the Redmi 15C scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi 15C — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi 15C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 810 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C65 and Redmi 15C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $21. Poco C65 was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi 15C and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C is a bit better (49/100 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 Redmi 15C?
The Redmi 15C edges out the Poco C65 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi 15C?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 15C — 36/100.
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi 15C?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 15C is a better fit for everyday use.