POCO has launched its latest budget smartphone in the C series the POCO C65 in the global market. The device features a 6.74-inch HD+ display offering a 90Hz refresh rate. It is equipped with an 8MP front camera nestled within the notch. However, it runs on the Helio G85 processor, identical to the POCO C55 with up to 8GB of RAM + an additional 8GB virtual RAM, and up to 256GB of storage.
It is based on Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO. It has a 50MP primary rear camera with a 2MP macro camera. It comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
POCO C65 Specifications -
| Display | 6.74-inch (1600 x 720 pixels) HD+ 20.6:9 aspect ratio display, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass protection |
| Processor | Octa Core MediaTek Helio G85 12nm processor (Dual 2GHz Cortex-A75 + Hexa 2GHz 6x Cortex-A55 CPUs) with up to 1000MHz ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage / 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD |
| OS/UI | Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP rear primary camera with f/1.8 aperture, 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture |
| Front Camera | 8MP front camera with f/2.0 |
| Features | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio |
| Dimensions | 168×78×8.09mm |
| Weight | 192g |
| Connectivity | Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, micro USB port |
| Battery/Charger | 5000mAh (typical) battery with 18W charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The POCO C65 comes in Black, Blue, and Purple colors, and the prices are -
- 6GB RAM/128GB storage version - USD 129 (Rs. 10,725 approx.) / Early bird Price - USD 109
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - USD 149 (Rs. 12,390 approx.) / Early bird Price - USD 129
