Performance Unveiled: Poco C65 Global Variant Packs a Punch with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC
Following its global launch in November as the successor to the Poco C55, the Poco C65 has quickly gained attention for its impressive features. Boasting a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC under the hood, this smartphone is powered by a robust 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W wired fast charging through a micro USB port. The device showcases its imaging prowess with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, complemented by a sizable 6.74-inch HD+ display.
Recent reports indicate that the Poco C65 is gearing up for its India debut, adding another dynamic option to the market. A leaked promotional image, shared by 91Mobiles, offers a glimpse of the Indian variant, showcasing a design reminiscent of the global model launched earlier in the year. The leaked image highlights a vibrant purple color option for the back panel, with suggestions that additional color variants may be in the offing for the Indian release. As anticipation builds, the Poco C65 is poised to make a notable entrance into the Indian smartphone arena, offering a compelling blend of performance and aesthetics.
Citing industry sources, the report notes that the handset is likely to be a rebrand of the Redmi 13C. The Indian variant of the Poco C65 is likely to be powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, similar to its global counterpart, the report adds.
Offered in Black, Blue, and Purple colourways globally, the Poco C65 starts at $129 (roughly Rs. 10,700) for its 6GB + 128GB variant, while the 8GB + 256GB option is listed at $149 (roughly Rs. 12,400). The global variant of the phone comes with a 6.74-inch HD+ (1,600 x 720 pixels) display with a refresh rate of 90Hz and ships with Android 13-based MIUI 14 for Poco.
The global variant is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with an ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU, up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1 inbuilt storage. The storage is expandable to up to 1TB via a microSD card.
In the camera department, the Poco C65 is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro lens and an aperture of f/2.4 at the back. Two separate circular camera units of the handset are placed on the top left corner of the rear panel, arranged vertically alongside a smaller circular LED flash unit beside it. The front camera includes an 8-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.0 which is housed in the centre-aligned waterdrop notch at the top of the display.
The Poco C65 global variant packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging via a micro USB port. The phone supports 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and GLONASS connectivity. For security, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.