Poco C65 vs Redmi 7A

The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $99 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 19/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco C65 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 193,115); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 192g).

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7A — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
Redmi 7A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 64
Value for money 22
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 375 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1031 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $99

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi 7A, the Poco C65 scores 14 points higher (33/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 leads (25/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 leads (43/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi 7A — 22/100; 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 is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100). 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 7A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (43/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 Redmi 7A
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 346495 193115
Geekbench Single 375 199
Geekbench Multi 1031 795
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 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 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm
Weight 192 g 165 g
Launch price $99 $90
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi 7A
  • 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 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and Redmi 7A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
19/100 -79.4%
193115 AnTuTu

Poco C65 leads Redmi 7A by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
Redmi 7A
$90

Launch price difference: $9. Redmi 7A was $9 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (25/100 vs 12/100).

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 7A (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (43/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi 7A — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi 7A — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi 7A?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C65 leads on performance (25/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi 7A?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi 7A is a better fit for everyday use.