Poco C65 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 25/100 (a 4-point difference).
Poco C65
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 4 points higher (29/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | ZTE Blade V80 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T7280 | |
| AnTuTu | 262000 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 900x1940 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Price | $99 | — |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C65 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco C65 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Poco C65 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.