Poco C65 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 33/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1031
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 25 points higher (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (61/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Poco C65 by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (61/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (73/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Poco C65 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.