Elegance in Choices: Poco C65 Debuts in Matte Black and Pastel Blue Shades
Poco has expanded its affordable C-series lineup in India with the launch of the Poco C65 on Friday, joining the ranks of budget-friendly smartphones. This new entrant shares some common features with the recently unveiled Redmi 13C, offering users a compelling set of specifications at an accessible price point. At the core of its imaging capabilities is a 50-megapixel rear camera, supplemented by a 2-megapixel macro camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, catering to the needs of photography enthusiasts and selfie lovers alike.
Poco C65 price in India, availability
Under the hood, the Poco C65 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, ensuring smooth performance for day-to-day tasks and moderate gaming. The device is available in three configurations, offering users the flexibility to choose between 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB options, catering to varying storage needs. Poco has emphasized the longevity of the device’s software support, committing to two years of Android OS and security updates, with an additional third year of security updates.
In terms of pricing, the Poco C65 comes with a competitive price tag. The 4GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs. 8,499, the 6GB + 128GB configuration is available at Rs. 9,499, and the top-end 8GB + 256GB variant can be purchased for Rs. 10,999. To sweeten the deal for potential buyers, the phone is offered in two attractive color options – Matte Black and Pastel Blue. Interested customers can make their purchase via Flipkart, where they can also avail of a Rs. 1,000 instant discount on ICICI Bank credit card, debit card, and EMI transactions. With its competitive pricing, feature-packed specifications, and a focus on long-term software support, the Poco C65 aims to deliver a compelling value proposition in the highly competitive budget smartphone segment.
Poco C65 specifications, features
The dual-SIM (Nano) Poco C65 runs on Android 13 with MIUI 14 for Poco out-of-the-box. It features a 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, along with up to 8GB of RAM.
For photos and videos, the Poco C65 has a triple rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, as well as a 2-megapixel macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The smartphone is also equipped with an unspecified depth sensor. It has an 8-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
The company has equipped the Poco C65 with up to 256GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via a microSD card slot. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and the phone is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack along with FM radio support.
Sensors on board the Poco C65 include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, and a virtual proximity sensor. It packs a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged at 18W via a USB Type-C port. It has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication. It measures 168x78x8.09mm and weighs 192g.