Poco has just launched its newest budget smartphone, the Poco C65, in India. The phone boasts a range of impressive features, making it a strong contender in the budget smartphone segment.
POCO C65 features a 6.74-inch HD+ display, sporting a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass, ensuring durability and resistance to scratches.
The phone runs Android 13 with MIUI 14 for Poco. It offers a feature-rich and customizable user interface.
Poco C65 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, offering a seamless user experience. It also has an ARM Mali-G52 GPU to handle graphics requirements. The phone comes in two variants: 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage and 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB eMMC 5.1 internal storage. Internal storage is also expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.
The budget phone also has good camera capabilities. The phone features a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by a 2MP macro camera and an AI lens, It also has an 8MP selfie camera, housed within the notch.
Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure and convenient unlocking, a 3.5mm audio jack, and an FM Radio for entertainment on the go.
Connectivity options include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C Port. The phone packs a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging.
Poco C65 comes in two attractive colors, Pastel Blue and Matte Black. The device features a sleek design with dimensions measuring 168×78×8.09mm and a weight of 192g, making it comfortable for everyday use.
POCO C65 specifications
- 6.74-inch HD+ display, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass protection
- Octa Core MediaTek Helio G85 12nm processor
- ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU
- 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
- Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO
- 50MP rear primary camera, 2MP macro camera, AI lens
- 8MP front camera
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.1, GPS + GLONASS, USB Type-C Port
- 5000mAh (typical) battery with 18W charging
- Dimensions: 168×78×8.09mm
- Weight: 192g
Priced competitively, the phone is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 4GB + 128GB model, Rs. 9,499 for the 6GB + 128GB model, and Rs. 10,999 for the 8GB + 256GB model. The Poco C65 will be available for purchase exclusively on Flipkart, starting from December 18th at 12 noon. Customers using ICICI credit and debit cards, along with EMI transactions, can enjoy an instant discount of Rs. 1000.

