Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) vs Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Black Shark vs Xiaomi Poco C65 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 4:08 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 4:08 AM

Compare Xiaomi Poco C65 X Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Black Shark X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.74"
IPS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+403 PPI55% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	260 PPI
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)14% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.99"	vs	+6.74"13% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP62% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

26 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
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Model	Black Shark (128GB)	Poco C65 (256GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Black Shark SKR-A0 Gamer 8GB RAM	Xiaomi Poco C65 4G
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	4/13/2018	11/6/2023, Announced: 11/5/2023
Depth	9.25 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 161.62 millimeters (2.97 x 6.36 in)	78 x 168 millimeters (3.07 x 6.61 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.74" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	260 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	550nits[typ]	450nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 14
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 242889 (v9), 261621 (v10) Geekbench: 1201 (v5), 1292 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available)	256GB (220GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5952x3348 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray • 97% DCI-P3 coverage • Gaming Controller Dock	• Colors: Black, Blue, Purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Black Shark (128GB)	Xiaomi Poco C65 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered