Poco C65 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 346,495).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 40 points (73/100 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 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Poco C65 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 375
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 1031
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C65 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

Poco C65: The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C65 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 346495 1425446
Geekbench Single 375 1761
Geekbench Multi 1031 4688
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / HyperOS Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 192 g 199 g
Launch price $99
Camera comparison
Poco C65
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Poco C65
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco C65
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C65 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C65 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100
346495 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +75.7%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Poco C65 by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C65
$99
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (71/100 vs 25/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (89/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (86/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 25/100).

Should you choose the Poco C65 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.