Poco C65 vs Redmi R70
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi R70 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi R70 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi R70 is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't; the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Redmi R70
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi R70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi R70, the Redmi R70 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi R70 leads (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Redmi R70 — 60/100; 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 R70 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi R70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Redmi R70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi R70 leads Poco C65 by 45.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Poco C65 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi R70 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (47/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi R70 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi R70?
The Redmi R70 edges out the Poco C65 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi R70?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi R70 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi R70?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi R70?
The Redmi R70 leads on performance (47/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi R70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Redmi R70 (47/100 vs 25/100).