Poco C65 vs ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $99 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 348,562); the Poco C65 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $700
- Better portability (63/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 60/100; 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 ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C65 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | ZTE Axon 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 163.6×76.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $99 | $700 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and ZTE Axon 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads Poco C65 by 80.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $601. Poco C65 was $601 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (76/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco C65 (63/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 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 60 Ultra?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra leads on performance (76/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the ZTE Axon 60 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 60 Ultra is a better fit for active users.