Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.74 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 7279 | Rs. 9700 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7279. The launch Date of the second phone is December 12, 2023. The cost of Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 9700.
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 262 PPI & Poco's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 13 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco C65 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25028RN03I | C65 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 21, 2025 | December 12, 2023 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm | 78 x 168 x 8.09 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | 450 nits (typ), 600 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Accelerometer, Side Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Ultrasonic) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | MIUI Dialer |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) AI Lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | AI Portrait Mode, 50MP Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Night Mode, Voice Shutter, Tilt Shift, Timed Burst, Video Features: 1080p Recording Timelapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 for POCO | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |