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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Poco C65

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Xiaomi Redmi A3 vs Poco C65

42 out of 100
Xiaomi Redmi A3
VS
48 out of 100
Xiaomi Poco C65
Xiaomi Redmi A3
Xiaomi Poco C65

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.71-inch Xiaomi Redmi A3 (with MediaTek Helio G36) that was released on February 14, 2024, against the Xiaomi Poco C65, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 and came out 4 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi A3
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Poco C65
  • 71% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (263K versus 153K)
  • Delivers 69% higher peak brightness (608 against 359 nits)
  • Has 33% more RAM: 8GB versus 6GB
  • 81% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 416 and 230 points

Review

Evaluation of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Poco C65 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Redmi A3
vs
Poco C65

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.71 inches6.74 inches
Resolution720 x 1650 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI268 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness420 nits600 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%83.7%
Display tests
RGB color space95.1% -
PWMNot detected -
Response time40 ms -
Contrast1314:1 -
Peak brightness test (auto)
Redmi A3
359 nits
Poco C65+69%
608 nits

Design and build

Height168.3 mm (6.63 inches)168 mm (6.61 inches)
Width76.3 mm (3 inches)78 mm (3.07 inches)
Thickness8.32 mm (0.33 inches)8.09 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
WaterproofNoNo
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Blue, GreenBlack, Blue, Purple
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Redmi A3+1%
84.6%
Poco C65
83.7%

Performance

Tests of Xiaomi Redmi A3 and Xiaomi Poco C65 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36MediaTek Helio G85
Max clock2200 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53		- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoYes
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units3248
GPU clock680 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Redmi A3
840
Poco C65+38%
1155
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Redmi A3
153983
Poco C65+71%
263249
CPU5534075141
GPU1074941989
Memory4286467477
UX4503078642
Total score153983263249
SamplesLess then 3[6 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size3, 4, 6 GB6, 8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1600 MHz1800 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size64, 128 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 1024 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMMIUI Go EditionHyperOS 2.0
OS size19 GB -

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power10 W18 W
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingNo Yes (28% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:40 hr2:09 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing - 08:24 hr
Watching video - 13:39 hr
Gaming - 04:35 hr
Standby - 153 hr
General battery life
Redmi A3
n/a
Poco C65
25:42 hr

Main camera

Matrix8 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution3264 x 2448 -
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashLEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motionNo -
Lenses1) Standard: 8 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Macro: 2 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution8 MP50 MP
Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Focal length - 28 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor size - 1/2.76"
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 2 MP
Aperture - f/2.4
Stabilization - Digital

Selfie camera

Megapixels5 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution2592 x 1944 -
Aperturef/2.2f/2.0
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.45.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNo -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*NoYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*47
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersMonoMono
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedFebruary 2024November 2023
Release dateFebruary 2024November 2023
Launch price$80$90
Sensors - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Fingerprint		 - Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 10 WYes, 10 W
Further details
Notes on Redmi A3:
    - The smartphone in green color is 7 grams lighter than the others.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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