POCO has recently launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the POCO C65, under the C series, now available globally. It boasts a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and houses an 8MP selfie camera within the notch. The phone operates on a Helio G85 SoC, similar to the POCO C55, and can support up to 8GB of RAM with an option for an additional 8GB RAM expansion.
Equipped with a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro lens, the phone also incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Its power is sustained by a robust 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
Specifications of POCO C65
The device features a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 20.6:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate, reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass for added protection.
Running on an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G85 12nm processor, it provides smooth performance, coupled with a 1000MHz ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU for graphics support.
Users have the option to select from either 6GB LPDDR4X RAM paired with 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage or 8GB LPDDR4X RAM with 256GB eMMC 5.1 storage. It also allows expandable memory up to 1TB using a microSD card.
The POCO C65 sports a 50MP primary rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, alongside a 2MP macro camera. For selfies, it features an 8MP front camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
Additionally, it comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, and connectivity options like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, and a micro USB port.
The smartphone weighs 192g and has dimensions of 168×78×8.09mm.
Availability and Pricing
Available in black, blue, and purple color variants, the POCO C65 is priced at USD 129 (approximately Rs. 10,725) for the 6GB + 128GB model and USD 149 (approximately Rs. 12,390) for the 8GB + 256GB model. Early bird pricing starts at USD 109 and USD 129, respectively, providing a more affordable option for early buyers.