Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C65 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C65 and Xiaomi Poco M8x: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger pick for performance and battery: its 7900 mAh battery, 45 W charging, and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 give it the edge. The Poco C65, with a very close overall score, makes more sense for a lighter phone with more storage.
The M8x pairs a 120 Hz display with UFS 2.2 storage, while the C65 has 90 Hz and eMMC 5.1. It also brings 5G and Android 16; the C65 is limited to LTE and Android 13. The C65 weighs 192 g against 232 g and supports up to 256 GB of storage, twice the M8x’s 128 GB.
The M8x’s 7900 mAh battery and 45 W charging outclass the C65’s 5000 mAh and 18 W. The camera scores are close, although the C65 records slow motion at 120 fps versus 30 fps on the M8x. The C65 suits buyers who want more storage and less weight; the M8x is the choice for more battery capacity and 5G.
Xiaomi Poco C65
The Xiaomi Poco C65 is the better buy for buyers who want up to 256 GB of storage and a 192 g phone.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the better buy for buyers who prioritize its 7900 mAh battery and 45 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M8x, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C65, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 232 g
Xiaomi Poco M8x, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,900 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 261,613 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, Cyan, Lime | Green, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 78.4 mm |
| Body Height | 168 mm | 170.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 232 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 86.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.82 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.67 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,800 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C65 | Poco M8x |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 2310FPCA4G, 2310FPCA4I | MZB0PXPIN |
