The Poco C65 is now available in two different storage options.
The Poco C65 made its global debut on November 5, succeeding the Poco C55, which was launched back in February of the same year and featured a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. While the newly released model retains the same chipset and battery, it introduces upgraded RAM, storage, and charging capabilities. Notably, the Poco C65 also features improved cameras compared to its predecessor. The phone is currently available for purchase in the United States, and details regarding its launch in India are yet to be disclosed.
Poco C65 Pricing:
The Poco C65 is offered in two storage variants. The 6GB + 128GB model is priced at $129 (approximately Rs. 10,700), while the 8GB + 256GB option is listed at $149 (approximately Rs. 12,400). Early bird options are available at $109 (approximately Rs. 9,100) and $129 (approximately Rs. 10,700), respectively. The phone is available in three color choices – Black, Blue, and Purple.
Poco C65 Specifications:
The Poco C65 supports dual nano SIM cards and features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a resolution of 1,600 x 720 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and an aspect ratio of 20.6:9. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The phone runs on MIUI 14 for Poco, based on Android 13.
Poco’s latest addition to the C series is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, similar to its predecessor, the Poco C55. The chipset in the newly launched Poco C65 is accompanied by an ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU. It offers up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1 built-in storage, with the option to expand storage up to 1TB via a microSD card.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Poco C65 features a dual rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, and a 2-megapixel sensor equipped with a macro lens and an f/2.4 aperture. The front camera, positioned in a centrally aligned waterdrop notch, is an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture.
The Poco C65 packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W wired fast charging via a micro USB port. The phone offers connectivity options such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and GLONASS. It also includes a 3.5mm audio jack and support for FM radio. For security, the handset features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It weighs 192 grams and has dimensions measuring 168mm x 78mm x 8.09mm.