Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A14
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A14 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $99 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A14 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Samsung Galaxy A14
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $200
- Better camera (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1031
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Samsung Galaxy A14, the Samsung Galaxy A14 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 leads (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 leads (30/100 vs 16/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Samsung Galaxy A14 — 38/100; 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 A14 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (46/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Samsung Galaxy A14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 67 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 13, One UI 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 167.7×78.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A14
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Samsung Galaxy A14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A14 leads Poco C65 by 42.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Poco C65 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (46/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A14 is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A14 (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 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 Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy A14 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Poco C65 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy A14?
The Samsung Galaxy A14 leads on performance (46/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Samsung Galaxy A14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Samsung Galaxy A14 (46/100 vs 25/100).