POCO is set to launch its latest budget smartphone, the POCO C65, in the Philippines on November 7.
In the Philippines, the POCO C65 is priced at ₱4,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant and ₱5,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant. The phone will be available online and offline through authorized retailers.
The POCO C65 boasts a large 6.74-inch HD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a waterdrop notch that houses an 8MP selfie camera. Under the hood, it features a MediaTek Helio G85 processor and comes with two memory and storage configurations: 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB.
On the back, the smartphone has a dual camera system with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP macro camera. The rear cameras support up to 1080p@30fps video, and feature Night Mode, Portrait Mode, 50MP mode, time-lapse, and more.
It is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports up to 18W fast charging. However, the phone is only bundled with a 10W charger in the box. According to POCO, the battery can last up to 23 hours of video playback. Meanwhile, its fast charging can provide up to 5 hours of music playback for a 5-minute charge. The phone also features a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and MIUI 14 for POCO.
The POCO C65 comes in three color options: black, blue, and purple. It will be officially launched in the Philippines on November 7, 11 a.m. via live stream on POCO’s Facebook page.
POCO C65 specs
| Display | 6.74-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600×720, 90Hz refresh rate, 600 nits, Gorilla Glass |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM/Storage | 6GB+128GB 8GB+256GB |
| Rear Camera | 50MP main, f/1.8 2MP macro, f/2.4 |
| Front Camera | 8MP, f/2.0 |
| Network | 4G LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Others | Side fingerprint sensor, face recognition, USB-C, headphone jack, FM Radio |
| OS | MIUI 14 for POCO |
| Colors | Black, blue, purple |
| Battery | 5000mAh Battery, 18W fast charging |
