Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A06
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A06 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A06 leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A06 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Samsung Galaxy A06
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A06 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 419 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Samsung Galaxy A06, the Samsung Galaxy A06 scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 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 A06 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Samsung Galaxy A06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 167.3×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A06
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A06
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Samsung Galaxy A06, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A06
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 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 A06 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A06 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Samsung Galaxy A06 edges out the Poco C65 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Samsung Galaxy A06?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A06 — 34/100.
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Samsung Galaxy A06?
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).