MANILA, Philippines – POCO, renowned for its tech-savvy consumer-focused innovations, introduces the POCO C65, a smartphone targeting Gen-Z entertainment enthusiasts. Scheduled for release in November 2023, this latest addition to POCO’s C series promises an enhanced entertainment experience without breaking the bank.
Featuring a spacious 6.74-inch display, the POCO C65 aims to immerse users in vibrant visuals and cinematic experiences. The device boasts a 90Hz refresh rate, promising smooth and engaging viewing, and is powered by a robust 5000mAh battery for extended usage periods.
Angus Ng, Head of Product Marketing at POCO Global, emphasizes, “The POCO C65 caters to our Gen-Z customers seeking high-quality entertainment experiences, offering an impressive blend of performance and affordability in the entry-level smartphone category.”
One of the highlights of the POCO C65 is its upgraded camera system. Sporting a 50MP AI triple camera setup and an 8MP front camera with soft light ring technology, it promises improved photo and video quality, even in low-light conditions. The user interface enhancements, including a zoom ring for seamless composition and creative options like time-lapse and a Film Camera feature, aim to elevate users’ photography and videography experiences.
Under the hood, the smartphone packs a MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core processor, ensuring smooth performance for gaming, multimedia, and multitasking needs. Accompanied by expandable storage options of up to 1TB and memory extension support of up to 16GB RAM, the device targets avid gamers, music enthusiasts, and movie buffs.
Price, availability (Philippines)
Available in Black, Blue, and Purple, with variants offering 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB configurations, the POCO C65 caters to varying user preferences. During its initial launch via Shopee on November 7, the smartphone will be offered at an early bird price of P4,999 and P5,999, respectively.
To explore the device and make purchases, users can visit POCO’s official Shopee page.
POCO C65 specs
- Display: 6.74 inches; 720 x 1600 pixels; IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- OS: Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO
- Chipset (SoC): Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- Memory (RAM) + storage: 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB
- Expansion: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Main camera (rear): Dual 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
- Selfie camera (front): Single 8 MP, f/2.0
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band; Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE; GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS; NFC (market/region dependent); FM radio, recording; USB Type-C 2.0
- I/O: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, virtual proximity sensing
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable; 18W wired, PD charging
- Colors: Black, Blue, Purple
- Price (Philippines): Php4,999 (6 GB + 128 GB), Php5,999 (8 GB + 256 GB)