POCO C65 launched in India

The POCO C65, POCO's latest smartphone offering in India, is scheduled to be available for purchase on Flipkart starting Monday, just three days after its official launch on December 15. The sales will commence at 12 noon on the e-commerce platform. The phone offers three storage configurations: 4GB+128GB RAM, 6GB+128GB RAM, and 8GB+256GB RAM variants. The pricing is set at ₹8499 for the 4GB+128GB variant, ₹9499 for the 6GB+128GB model, and ₹10,999 for the 8GB+256GB version. Additionally, there's an instant discount of ₹1000 available on ICICI Bank credit/debit cards and EMI transactions.

POCO, a China-based smartphone manufacturer, presents the POCO C65 in two color options, namely Matte Black and Pastel Blue. Under the hood, the device is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset paired with up to 8GB of RAM. The phone features a 6.74-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 90Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate. Powering the device is a robust 5000mAh battery, supporting 18W charging through a USB Type-C port. The operating system is Android 13 with MIUI 14. For photography enthusiasts, the POCO C65 boasts an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls, along with a rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP macro camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack with FM radio support. The device also incorporates a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for secure biometric authentication.