Poco C65 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $99 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 346,495); the Poco C65 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Poco C65
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $300
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $300 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C65 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco C65 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Poco C65 was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (88/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.