POCO C65 REVIEW: One Reason Why I Wouldn't Buy This Smartphone!

The POCO C65 is an ultra-budget smartphone for around $100. It could be a bestseller in 2024, but after testing it, I found one big drawback. That is the reason why I wouldn't buy this smartphone for myself.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Key Features
00:51 - Unboxing
01:47 - Design
02:43 - Fingerprint Scanner
03:03 - SIM and Memory Card Slot
03:08 - 3.5mm Audio Jack
03:26 - Size and Weight
03:38 - Water Resistance
03:50 - Display
04:33 - Hardware
05:07 - Benchmarks
05:52 - Games
07:39 - Software
08:18 - Camera
09:23 - Sample Photos
12:34 - Sample Videos
13:50 - Battery
14:01 - Battery Drain Test
15:04 - Battery Charging Test
16:19 - Connectivity
16:41 - Pros and Cons

POCO C65 Specifications:
Display: 6.74" Dot Drop Screen, 1600x720, 260 ppi,
Brightness: 450 nits (typ), 600 nits HBM
Refresh rate: Up to 90Hz
Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
Storage & RAM: 6GB+128GB | 8GB+256GB
Operating System: MIUI 14 for POCO
Rear Camera: 50MP main camera + 2MP macro camera + Auxiliary lens
Front Camera: 8MP
Battery & Charging: 5000mAh (typ), Supports 18W PD charging
Security: Side fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock
NFC: Yes
Network & Connectivity:
Dual SIM+microSD
Network bands:
Supports 4G / 3G / 2G
4G: LTE TDD: 38/40/41
4G: LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28/66
3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8
2G: GSM: 2/3/5/8
Wireless Networks
Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz
Bluetooth 5.3
Supports AAC / SBC
Supports FM radio(with headphone jack)

Dimensions:
Height: 168mm
Width: 78mm
Thickness: 8.09mm
Weight: 192g

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[TechBrothersReviews]

Are you ready to put up with slow battery charging?

[kavithawazo]

I remember ultra budget smartphones from Xiaomi were very cool a couple years ago, but nothing interesting now

[W-_KWX]

I have a C65, it's a bargain for the price, I don't care about the 10W charge, I already have another charger.
I never let the phone go below 20% and above 80% (at least rarely) to take care for the battery. I still have my Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X from 2018, using it as 2nd phone, battery still strong and reliable.

[robertcain]

it is not a perfect smartphone, but it is good for its price

[OMAIRAHSAMSODEN]

Does it have storage issue? Like from 256Gb turn into 64GB.

[LIONDANCEONLYINMALAYSIA]

hi may i know this phone is light or heavy

[John-hhuz]

Nice to see an honest straightforward review. Thanks.

[michalisbarbas]

Honest review. Thanks. However, despite slow charging the phone has NFC for contactless payments which is a big plus. In my country (Greece) contactless payments are only possible with NFC through POS. I was searching almost all the smartphones at this price range but none had NFC. For me this can prove a life savior . I think I should give it a chance and buy it.

[girldoes]

I think considering it's got a headphone jack, dual sim/SD slot for 100 bucks it's good!

[ΔημήτρηςΓεωργίου-οθ]

So you charged a phone that can be charged at 18w with a 10w charger because that charger was in the box. Dont you have a bigger charger ? most of the people already have bigger chargers . And ofcourse many phones, even more expensive, has no charger in the box (samsung A05s e.g.)

[JohnyMillige]

Are you a fan of Realme? Why is Realme C51 better than POCO C65?

[antsgamingvideosnb]

I like the fact the C65/Redmi 13C has NFC for tap to pay, something the CMF Phone 1 lacks.

[akmalman]

How about overheating issues? You have problem with poco c65 overheating?

[muhammadhafiz]

Can I ask does it support sword art online games

[worldofvikram]

That accent...Russian/Ukrainian? 🤔 You have mentioned the United States as your location 🤷

[johntaylor]

Xiaomi will not pay you for this video...