Poco C65 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $99 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 346,495); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Poco C65
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $350
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2876004 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $350 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C65 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Poco C65 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $251. Poco C65 was $251 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.