Poco C65 vs Redmi A1+

The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22; launch prices were $99 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 24/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco C65 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 155,362); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Poco C65 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Poco C65 edges out the Redmi A1+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
Redmi A1+
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money 32
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 375 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1031 vs 486
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $99

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi A1+, the Poco C65 scores 9 points higher (33/100 vs 24/100). 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 Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi A1+ — 32/100; 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 A1+ (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 A1+ (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Poco C65 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 Redmi A1+
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 346495 155362
Geekbench Single 375 300
Geekbench Multi 1031 486
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1600x720
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 32GB
OS Android 13 / HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm
Weight 192 g 192 g
Launch price $99 $80
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
24/100 -123.0%
155362 AnTuTu

Poco C65 leads Redmi A1+ by 123.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
Redmi A1+
$80

Launch price difference: $19. Redmi A1+ was $19 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (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 A1+ (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Poco C65 (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A1+?

The Poco C65 edges out the Redmi A1+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi A1+?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A1+?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A1+?

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

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi A1+?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A1+ is a better fit for everyday use.