Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A07
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A07 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads — 40/100 vs 33/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A07 is faster in AnTuTu (528,428 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A07 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Samsung Galaxy A07
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A07 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528428 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Lighter: 184g vs 192g
- Higher performance (42/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Samsung Galaxy A07, the Samsung Galaxy A07 scores 7 points higher (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 leads (42/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A07 — 62/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A07 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (42/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Samsung Galaxy A07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 528428 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A07
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A07
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Samsung Galaxy A07, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A07 leads Poco C65 by 34.0% 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 Samsung Galaxy A07 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (42/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A07 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 edges out the Poco C65 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A07 — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A07?
The Samsung Galaxy A07 leads on performance (42/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Samsung Galaxy A07?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Samsung Galaxy A07 (42/100 vs 25/100).