Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs POCO C65
The Quick Answer
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro commands a 9x price premium with dramatically superior capabilities across nearly every metric.
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 13 Pro commands a 9x price premium with dramatically superior capabilities across nearly every metric. The 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with 1200 nits brightness and 120Hz LTPO refresh rate vastly outperforms the POCO C65's 6.74-inch 500-nit IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate. Processing power differs enormously: the A15 Bionic's six-core architecture and 5-core GPU demolish the Helio G85's octa-core setup in real-world performance, gaming, and video editing. Camera systems show similar gaps. The iPhone 13 Pro features a Pro-level setup with 12MP main (f/1.5 with OIS), dedicated 3x telephoto, ultra-wide, and 4K@60fps ProRes video, compared to the POCO's basic 50MP main (f/1.8) with 1080p@30fps maximum. Battery capacity favors POCO slightly (5000mAh vs 3095mAh), but the iPhone's efficiency and MagSafe wireless charging provide superior real-world longevity. Build quality diverges sharply: stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield, and IP68 waterproofing versus plastic construction with IP52 rating. For professionals, photographers, and performance-demanding users, the iPhone 13 Pro justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers needing basic calls, messaging, and casual apps should choose the POCO C65.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 Pro if…
- →ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- →Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- →Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
Buy the POCO C65 if…
- →Incredibly affordable at $109 for a usable smartphone
- →5000 mAh battery lasts multiple days with basic usage
- →NFC support at the ultra-budget tier is useful
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz adaptive display
- Cinematic mode and ProRes video recording
- Durable Ceramic Shield front cover
- Excellent A15 Bionic performance
- All-day battery life
Cons
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- 12 MP camera system unchanged resolution
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- Relatively small 3095 mAh battery
- Starting at $999 was expensive
POCO C65
Pros
- Incredibly affordable at $109 for a usable smartphone
- 5000 mAh battery lasts multiple days with basic usage
- NFC support at the ultra-budget tier is useful
- IP52 splash resistance for basic water protection
- 90Hz display is smoother than typical 60Hz entry-level phones
Cons
- HD+ resolution is pixelated on the large 6.74-inch screen
- Helio G85 is very weak — struggles with modern apps
- No 5G connectivity
- 18W charging is slow for the 5000 mAh battery
- 5 MP front camera produces poor quality selfies
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | POCO C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 192 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame and back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.65 mm | 168.0 x 77.8 x 8.09 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, ProRes, Cinematic mode | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 3x optical zoom | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/1.8 | — |
| Depth | — | 0.08 MP |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3095 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 18W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.74 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1600 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz + 6x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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