Quick Verdict
- Choose Xiaomi Poco C65 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco C65 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco C65 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco C65 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Xiaomi Poco C65 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Xiaomi Poco C65
Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB
Performance
70.9 ★
52.1
Camera
76.0 ★
70.0
Battery
96.0 ★
88.0
Gaming
69.8 ★
56.2
Overall
80.0 ★
69.9
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Xiaomi Poco C65
70.9/100
Camera Winner
Xiaomi Poco C65
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Xiaomi Poco C65
96.0/100
Gaming Winner
Xiaomi Poco C65
69.8/100
Overall Winner
Xiaomi Poco C65
80.0/100
Best Value
Xiaomi Poco C65
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Xiaomi Poco C65
📷 Camera
🏆 Xiaomi Poco C65
🔋 Battery
🏆 Xiaomi Poco C65
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Xiaomi Poco C65
💰 Value
🏆 Xiaomi Poco C65
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.67"
6.67"
Display Type
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1200 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits (peak)
Resolution
1220x2712
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultra (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Adreno 619
RAM
8 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Selfie Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm
13 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0"
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
45W wired, 100% in 52 min
33W wired, 50% in 22 min
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
162.3 x 74.4 x 8.4 mm or 8.6 mm
165.9 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.53 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight
5g
188g
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
N/A
Colors
Black, Green, Silver
Frosted Green, Matte Black, Mystique Blue
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 14, HyperOS
Android 12, MIUI 14 (International), MIUI 13 (India)
Our Verdict
Xiaomi Poco C65 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 80.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB puts up a strong fight with a score of 69.9/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Xiaomi Poco C65
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB
Pros
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Basic processor
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Xiaomi Poco C65 or Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB?
Xiaomi Poco C65 is the overall winner with a score of 80.0/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Xiaomi Poco C65 or Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB?
Xiaomi Poco C65 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 70.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Xiaomi Poco C65 has better battery with a score of 96.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Xiaomi Poco C65 is better for gaming with a score of 69.8/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Xiaomi Poco C65 offers better value at PKR 34,999 with a value score of 4.0.
What is the price difference between Xiaomi Poco C65 and Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB?
Xiaomi Poco C65 costs PKR 34,999 while Xiaomi Redmi 12 8GB 128GB costs PKR 33,499. The price difference is PKR 1,500.
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