Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $99 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 346,495).
Poco C65
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $130
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (47/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (47/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $130 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco C65 and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Poco C65 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $31. Poco C65 was $31 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (47/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (67/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 leads on performance (47/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.