Poco C65 vs Redmi A3X
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $99 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco C65 leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-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 A3X doesn't.
Poco C65
Redmi A3X
- Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 375 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1031 vs 781
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- 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 61/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $99
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi A3X, the Poco C65 scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). 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 A3X — 26/100; 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 A3X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| 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 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $80 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C65 and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco C65 leads Redmi A3X by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $19. Redmi A3X was $19 cheaper at launch.
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 A3X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C65 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3X — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C65 leads on performance (25/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi A3X?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use.