Poco C65 vs Redmi 6A

The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $99 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 17/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C65 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 155,362); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 192g).

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi 6A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
Redmi 6A
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 18
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 375 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1031 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $99

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi 6A, the Poco C65 scores 16 points higher (33/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 leads (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 leads (43/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi 6A — 18/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (25/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 63/100).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 6A: The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 Redmi 6A
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 346495 155362
Geekbench Single 375 300
Geekbench Multi 1031 486
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 16GB / 32GB
OS Android 13 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 192 g 145 g
Launch price $99 $90
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi 6A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi 6A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi 6A
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100 -123.0%
155362 AnTuTu

Poco C65 leads Redmi 6A by 123.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
Redmi 6A
$90

Launch price difference: $9. Redmi 6A was $9 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (25/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (43/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi 6A?

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi 6A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi 6A?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi 6A?

The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi 6A?

The Poco C65 leads on performance (25/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi 6A?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use.