Poco C65 vs Redmi A2+

The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $99 and $85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Poco C65 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 195,539); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2+ doesn't; the Poco C65 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi A2+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
Redmi A2+
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 28
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 375 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1031 vs 781
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $99

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi A2+, the Poco C65 scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 leads (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi A2+ — 28/100; 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 11/100). 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 A2+ (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ is a bit better (52/100 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 A2+: The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 Redmi A2+
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 346495 195539
Geekbench Single 375 189
Geekbench Multi 1031 781
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 / 64GB
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 $85
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi A2+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi A2+
  • 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 A2+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi A2+ MediaTek Helio G36
22/100 -77.2%
195539 AnTuTu

Poco C65 leads Redmi A2+ by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
Redmi A2+
$85

Launch price difference: $14. Redmi A2+ was $14 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (25/100 vs 11/100).

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 A2+ (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ is a bit better (52/100 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 A2+?

The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi A2+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi A2+?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi A2+ — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A2+?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A2+?

The Poco C65 leads on performance (25/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi A2+?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A2+ is a better fit for everyday use.