Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. Both devices score the same overall rating of 33/100. Key differences: the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Samsung Galaxy A05
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The Poco C65 and the Samsung Galaxy A05 received the same MobileRank rating — 33/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
Both devices scored 33/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy A05 (29/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Poco C65 (43/100 vs 32/100).