Poco C65 vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $99 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $450
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Poco C65 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $351. Poco C65 was $351 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (70/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.