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 346,495).

The ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 25 points (58/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
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 346495
  • 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).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 346495 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
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 +65.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 leads Poco C65 by 65.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
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 Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.