Poco C65 vs Redmi A5
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $99 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Redmi A5
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $99
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Redmi A5 was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Poco C65 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi A5?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A5?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 43/100).