Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $99 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 33/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C65 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 346,495).
Poco C65
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $999
- Overall rating 33/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 37 points higher (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $999 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Poco C65 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Poco C65 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $900. Poco C65 was $900 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 37 points (70/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.