This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and POCO C65 smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy A05 features a 6.7-inch display, 25W fast charging and dual-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the POCO C65 features a slightly larger 6.74-inch display, 18W charging rate and triple-camera setup. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy A05 | POCO C65 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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★★★★★ 3.6/5 stars (95)
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ TFT LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels 262 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio and notch | 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 260 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 600nits max brightness, and notch |
| Size | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm | 168 x 78 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black and Silver | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Our pick: |
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POCO C65 The POCO C65 has a larger display. It is also slightly lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 64GB or 128GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with One UI | Android 13 with MIUI 14 for POCO |
| Our pick: |
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POCO C65
The POCO C65 has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) Auxiliary Lens -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the specs, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy A05
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby ATMOS | None |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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POCO C65
Based on the specs, it has a fingerprint sensor and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Fast Charging | 18W charging rate |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy A05
The Samsung Galaxy A05 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱5,690.00 - Official price of 4GB+64GB version in the Philippines ₱6,690.00 - Official price of 4GB+128GB version in the Philippines |
₱5,499.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱6,499.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 10, 2023 | November 7, 2023 |
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