In today’s comparison, we are pitting two smartphones from different Chinese brands that target the 10,000 INR budget price range. There’s the Realme C65 5G on one hand against the the POCO M6 Pro 5G on the other. So which one offers the better value and which one’s the better pick? Let’s find out.

Realme C65 5G vs POCO M6 Pro 5G
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1. Realme C65 5G vs POCO M6 Pro 5G: Both displays have Pros and Cons

The POCO M6 Pro sports a tall 6.79-inch LCD panel that offers Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 550 nits of peak brightness. On the other hand, the Realme C65 5G arrives with a 6.67-inch LCD screen that offers just HD+ resolution. However, it makes up for this with a higher 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It even has a higher 625 nits of peak brightness. So you’d have to choose between a better resolution or a brighter and smoother screen. Depending on how you use the device, a higher resolution could suit you more.

2. Specifications: Pretty Close

There are plenty of differences in specs between the two phones, although, one would barely notice the difference in day-to-day use. The POCO M6 Pro 5G launched last year with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the Realme C65 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC that is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Both are powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, but the POCO model offers 18W wired fast charging over Realme’s 15W wired fast charging. For optics, the sensors are almost identical on both of these with a 50-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter on the front. There’s a secondary sensor on both devices, but those barely make any difference.

3. One is newer

One notable advantage that the Realme C65 5G has over the POCO M6 Pro 5G is its release. The former was announced back in April 2024, while the latter came in August of last year. So you get a year longer support for software and one newer Android iteration. This could be pretty important to some

4. Pricing & Verdict

As of right now, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is actually cheaper, starting from just 9,499 INR for the 4GB + 128GB variant and 9,999 INR for the 6GB + 128GB option. The other configurations are currently unavailable. Realme’s new C65 5G is available for 10,499 INR for the 4GB + 64GB option. The 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB options cost 11,499 INR and 12,499 INR respectively. If you’re on a strict budget, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is a lot more viable. But if you want something newer, the Realme C65 5G could be the one for you.

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