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Poco C65/Redmi 13C phone review, price and specifications

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25/11/2023

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Poco C65/Redmi 13C phone review. Check the price, technical specifications, camera, hardware, software, battery, charging speed and other features of Poco C65 phone.

Poco C65/Redmi 13C phone review, price and specifications

Introduction

If you’re looking for a low-cost Xiaomi experience, the Poco is the way to go, and if you want to spend your money on a Poco phone, there are the ‘C’ family devices to consider.

The Redmi 13C is a very similar device to the Poco C65, and in terms of hardware, they are practically identical. We’re pretty sure that the findings in this review apply to the Redmi 13C as well.

Xiaomi Redmi 13C

The Poco C series phones have been released frequently lately and the naming convention is difficult to decipher. It seems that the first number in the model number indicates the generation of the device, while the second number is somewhat related to its relative position in the product line, perhaps also its display size.

If we assume that this is indeed the case, then the new Poco C65 is the first of a new generation of Poco devices and will come to “replace” the Poco C55, even though the latter was launched in February this year. There are many similarities between the C55 and the new C65. Both devices are roughly the same size and feature a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, a 5,000 mAh battery, and a 50-megapixel primary camera.

However, there are still some generational improvements to be noted. The screen on the C65, for example, has grown slightly and is now 6.74 inches in diameter. But more importantly, it can now refresh at 90Hz, a first for the Poco “C” line of phones. The Poco C65 now supports 18W PD charging, which may not sound like much in absolute terms, but it’s still a significant improvement over the Poco C55’s 10W.

The Poco C65 sweetens the deal with a new dedicated 2MP macro camera on the back, replacing the C55’s depth sensor. The selfie camera has also been upgraded to an 8-megapixel module. And when we say the Poco C65 is a budget device, we mean budget. It’s on sale for just $129 and $149 for the 6/128GB and 8/256GB models (original prices $109/$129).

Unboxing

The Poco C65 comes in a nice and sturdy two-piece box in the usual Poco yellow and black color scheme. Although the manufacturer doesn’t boast about being eco-friendly at all, the packaging appears to be made entirely of cardboard, which is great to see. There’s no built-in plastic stand for the phone to sit on, but it’s still quite securely in place.

The Poco C65 has a relatively rich retail package for its price. This will be a continuing motif with the C65 as it’s good to keep its low price in mind when analyzing different aspects of the experience. The retail box contains a USB Type-A to Type-C cable and a wall charger. It’s just a simple 10W (5V@2A) unit, not one that can saturate the full 18W of power a phone can accept. There’s nothing inside the box, but at this price point, that’s not really expected.

Design

Poco C65 has a very “traditional” design. Nothing out of the ordinary here, just your regular old phone that blends seamlessly into its surroundings.

The design team still tried to incorporate some distinctive details around the rear cameras with a raised area and some vertical lines. It all ties together well and looks classy. The only thing we don’t like about the back of the C65 are the manufacturer’s markings. I wish there was a better place for them.

The C65 is available in a total of three colors: black, blue and purple. Unfortunately, our review unit is probably the most boring black variant. The other two colors look more interesting.

The C65 has an almost completely flat back that sits flush with the midframe. Both of these are made of plastic. The sides of the phone are also completely smooth and have nice rounded corners for more comfort.

The windshield of the C65 is kind of “floating” on top of the middle frame. It’s well glued, of course, but instead of sitting in the middle frame like the back panel, it sticks out.

The C65 has very thick screen bezels, which is to be expected for its price. The lower chin is thicker than the upper frame. However, there’s plenty of room for multiple sensors and a selfie camera that still requires a display notch, but it’s relatively shallow.

Poco C65 is a very heavy device. Its dimensions are 168 x 78 x 8.1 mm and its weight reaches 192 grams. We’re not saying it’s tough or anything, but you’re still getting a big device with a 6.74-inch display and a 5,000mAh battery to boot.

Poco C65 is quite solid and well made. There are no bends in the frame or hollows in the back.

As for materials, it’s no surprise that the C65 is made of mostly plastic. The back and middle frame are both plastic. Both still look like brushed metal from afar, so there’s that. The front of the C65 is fortunately covered with glass. Specifically, Corning Gorilla Glass. Although the manufacturer hasn’t specified exactly what kind it is, it’s great to hear that some protection is in place.

And as for peace of mind, while again there’s no official manufacturer information on the matter and the C65 lacks any official intrusion protection ratings, we did notice a nice thick rubber gasket on the SIM tray. This represents a minimum level of elemental protection. Although, we don’t exactly recommend trying it out for yourself.

Controls

The Poco C65 has a standard set of controls. Well, maybe, except for the 3.5mm audio jack, which is harder and harder. It’s alive and well and it’s at the top of the C65. There is nothing else on the top of the phone.

The left frame is also very empty. It only houses the SIM card tray. The C65 has a total of two nano SIM card slots in the said tray, along with a dedicated microSD memory expansion slot.

The opposite right side houses the volume and power buttons. The latter acts as a capacitive fingerprint reader. The reader is sharp and accurate. We have no complaints about it.

Both controls are well placed and comfortable to click. They feel a little soft to the touch, though they lack satisfying tactile feedback. This is a very minor inconvenience, though.

The bottom of the C65 is a bit more crowded. This is where the main microphone is next to the USB 2.0 Type-C port. The C65 has a single bottom-firing speaker. No stereo speaker setup here, not even a hybrid speaker.

At the end of the tour of controls, a phone is placed near the top of the phone in the space above the display. Proximity and light sensors are also located here.

Connectivity

The Poco C65 performs well in the connectivity department. Although, we should directly note that this is not a 5G device. Both nano SIM card slots on the phone support simultaneous 4G LTE connection.

The C65 also has dual-band Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.3. Although it does offer LE support. The C65 also has NFC in some markets. You should check with your local retailer for information on that. A receiver supports positioning with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BDS. There is also an FM radio receiver with recording capability.

A USB Type-C port on the bottom can accept USB Power Delivery up to 18W and also supports USB Host/OTG. However, there’s nothing really fancy beyond that, like the video output. The Type-C port is backed up by a USB 2.0 connection, which means data transfer speeds of up to 480Mbps.

C65 has bma253 accelerometer but no gyroscope. The two are usually a combination. There is an ltr311 light sensor, but it is not paired with a hardware proximity sensor either. Instead, the C65 has a virtual proximity sensor that works well for turning off the screen, but is still far less preferable. There is also an mmc5603 magnetometer and compass combination on board. It is expected that there will be no barometer in the Poco C65.

Large 6.74-inch LCD, now with 90 Hz

Poco C65 is equipped with a very large LCD panel. Its diameter is 6.74 inches . As mentioned earlier, the C65 brings a high refresh rate to the Poco C family. It’s just your “base” 90Hz variation , but the difference between it and the standard 60Hz is still very noticeable, making it a much-appreciated addition.

Let’s start with some performance numbers first. The LCD panel in C65 is actually bright enough for an LCD. We measured about 480 nits of maximum brightness on the slider and 607 nits on auto maximum. The availability of an auto overshoot mode is great for bright environments, although the C65 is still difficult to use in direct sunlight.

It is also worth noting that the screen in C65 is only with HD resolution ( 720 x 1600 pixels ). That’s spread a bit thin on the 6.74-inch 20:9 panel, which makes images a bit blurry. Nothing too extreme, but not exactly sharp either.

On colors, Poco C65 has a total of three color modes plus a color temperature adjustment wheel. Modes include Vivid, which is the default, Saturate, and Standard.

Color modes

All three modes target the sRGB color space and cover it well. Vibrant and saturated modes have a slightly saturated blue color and cool the color palette. This is especially true for saturation. You can still get very accurate colors using standard mode. DeltaE values of 2000 are low enough to be considered color accurate.

Understandably, the C65 has no hardware HDR capabilities. However, it does support decoding for Dolby Vision. No HDR, HDR10+ or HLG though.

HDR modes • DRM info • Netflix streaming capabilities

On a more positive note, we’re happy to report that the Poco C65 supports the highest Widevine L1 DRM certification, allowing services like Netflix to offer FullHD streams. That’s frankly weird because it’s technically higher than the resolution on the phone’s own screen, but we’ll take it anyway.

High refresh rate control

The 90Hz refresh rate is an exciting new addition that makes its way to the affordable Poco C line with the C65. As we said, while 90Hz is more or less “basic” and “entry-level” refresh rate as high as you can get, it still makes a big difference in how smooth scrolling and animations feel.

To further sweeten the deal, the Poco C65 even has adaptive refresh rate switching logic. The phone has a total of three refresh rate modes – the default, which promises automatic switching between 90Hz and 60Hz, and then 90Hz and 60Hz modes. The 60 Hz mode is the simplest. It only offers a locked 60Hz experience. However, the 90Hz mode is not fixed at 90Hz. It’s dynamic and has logic down to 60Hz.

Programs in 90Hz mode

From what we can tell, the phone uses 90Hz for most user interfaces as long as you’re interacting with the phone or there’s movement on the screen. When neither is true, it drops to 60Hz to save power. Some apps, like most Google apps and some non-native apps like Facebook, always run at a fixed 60Hz. When it comes to video playback, the smartphone is smarter. Most multimedia apps like Gallery run at 90Hz in the UI, but once you start playing video, the phone is smart enough to recognize the scenario and drop it down to 60Hz.

Overall, we saw almost the same behavior using the Poco C65 at its default refresh rate. So, effectively, the phone only has two refresh rate modes.

Programs in default mode

It seems that high refresh rate games are prohibited on Poco C65. We tried a few games that we know can push past 60fps, and none of them were able to enable a 90Hz refresh rate regardless of the display’s refresh mode settings. The included Game Center also doesn’t offer refresh rate settings.

Playing with a high refresh rate is prohibited

All things considered, we like how the Poco C65 handles its automatic refresh rate switching. This behavior is smart and multi-faceted and saves battery very well. Playing with a high refresh rate on the phone is prohibited. Anyway, the chipset is a bit closed for power supply. Frankly, we couldn’t ask for more, especially from such an economical device.

The switching rate on actual pixels could be a little better. The C65 has a lot of ghosting and smearing while scrolling, especially in smaller text.

Battery life

The Poco C65 has a very large 5000 mAh battery. That being said, the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset isn’t exactly known for being the most energy-efficient part on the market. As you may know, we recently introduced the new GSMArena 2.0 battery test and the new Active Usage Score metric. You can read all about it here.

The Poco C65 performed very well in our battery test. Nothing spectacular, but still a strong show. It manages great call endurance numbers, and its video playback and web endurance aren’t half bad either. The game component leaves a little to be desired. This is very strange, considering that the phone can’t play continuously at 90Hz, which puts more pressure on the GPU. Plus, it only has HD+ resolution. However, we ran our numbers and retested, and we have another reason why the Poco C65 isn’t a great gaming phone.

Charging speed

One of the Poco C65’s upgrades over the C55 is support for 18W PD charging (compared to the standard 10W charging rate). Admittedly, this still doesn’t make the C65 a fast-charging device.

Fifteen minutes with a PD-compatible charger of sufficient wattage took our review unit from dead to just 14% battery. 30 minutes of charging resulted in 28% battery and full charging took 2:09 hours . To be fair, we’ve seen cheaper devices with slower charging speeds, but the C65 isn’t as fast as you might think.

Things look worse if you use the 10W (5V@2A) charger that comes in the phone’s retail box. With it, fifteen minutes of 11% charge, 22% for 30 minutes, and a full charge takes about 2:35 hours .

Speaker

The Poco C65 only has a single speaker that works at the bottom. There is no stereo setup, not even a hybrid. The single speaker is also not very impressive. In our test, the loudness score was below average . Its frequency response is decent, but nothing to call home. In particular, mids and voices are enough, and certainly an important part. Plus, we have to keep in mind how cheap this Poco C65 is and adjust our expectations accordingly.

In terms of additional audio features, the C65 has something called Voice Assistant . Its notable feature is volume adjustment per program while multiple programs are playing.

MIUI 14 for Poco on top of Android 13

At the time of writing this review, our Poco C65 unit is running Android 13 with MIUI for Poco 14.0.3. This is definitely a very current software combination. Although, we’re not sure what the future holds for Poco devices in regards to Xiaomi’s new HyperOS. There isn’t much difference between the standard MIUI and the iteration for Poco, so we suggest you take a closer look at your MIUI 14. You will find all the information you need there.

The only immediate difference between the standard MIUI and the Poco variants is in the default icon style. It seems to be more in line with Android’s circular icons.

MIUI for Poco also allows you to lock the screen by double-tapping an empty space on the home screen, whereas regular MIUI doesn’t. It also lacks the “large symbols” feature due to its value. We’re still not sure how Xiaomi will decide which features will make it to the global MIUI ROM, which will remain exclusive to the Chinese version, and which features the Poco will eventually receive. Everything is really complicated.

Apparently, MIUI 14 is built almost from scratch as architectural engineers have rebuilt the MIUI core ROM down to the Android kernel level. This includes new CPU, GPU, and memory scheduling, a smaller operating system size, and reduced memory usage overall. As a result, Xiaomi claims a 60 percent smoother experience and more optimized processes. Automatic compression for programs that are not actively used is also in the menu. Unfortunately, however, these are the features we can reliably test.

The split between the notification shade and Control Center isn’t enabled by default on our review unit, which is odd. By default, we got the standard combined notification menu and quick toggle menu.

Notification shade and fast switching

Home screen, recent apps and general settings remain unchanged. The app drawer is also enabled by default and cannot be disabled in Poco phones. We like the search bar at the bottom of the page for easier access. There are custom and preset app categories for faster navigation.

Home screen, recent apps, settings menu, app drawer

MIUI recent apps list comes with some useful shortcuts. You can also choose whether the list of apps is vertical or horizontal. Interestingly enough, the sidebar and floating windows functionality seems to be completely absent from the Poco C65.

Themes have always been a big part of MIUI and they are available in MIUI 14 as well. You can download new ones from the Themes Store and they can change wallpapers, ringtones, system icons and even fonts.

Themes and other customization options

Moving towards privacy and security, MIUI comes with a pre-installed system security app. Aside from the extra layer of malware protection it provides, the app keeps many of the app’s settings and privacy features in one place. It can manage your blacklist, manage or limit your data usage, configure battery behavior and free up some RAM. It can also manage the permissions of your installed apps, define the battery behavior of selected apps, and apply restrictions to specific apps only.

Security application

All in all, MIUI 14 has changed little in terms of overall user experience compared to the 13th iteration, and that’s not a bad thing. Colorful and customizable as always.

Performance and benchmarks

Like the Poco C55, the new Poco C65 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset. It’s a very old 12nm chip from 2020 that didn’t perform very well at launch and is starting to show its age today. There’s no use beating about the bush. The performance it delivers is disappointing all around.

In the CPU department, the Helio G85 has two large Cortex-A75 cores running at up to 2.0 GHz and six smaller Cortex-A55 cores running at up to 1.8 GHz. In terms of GPU, the Helio G85 only has two Mali-G52 MC2 cores to work with. In fact, there isn’t much power to go around. The Helio G85 is paired with 1800MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Specifically, the Poco C65 comes in 6.128GB or 8.256GB trim, which is the unit we have for review.

Compared to the C55, which starts with 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, it’s a nice little upgrade, so we can’t complain too much. Although, it’s worth noting that the Poco C65 uses the slow eMMC storage type, which could explain its slow performance.

Let’s kick things off with GeekBench and some CPUs. It is easy to understand that the Helio G85 is not a powerful chip. That’s right, once again, we have to remind ourselves of the incredible price of the Poco C65. Still, however, the amount of performance available is kind of disappointing.

Even the Snapdragon 685 inside the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 4G seems to offer slightly better performance than the Helio G85 in the Poco C65. It’s also worth noting that the older Redmi Note 8 2021 seems to fare slightly better on GeekBench with the same Helio G85 chipset. Not much, mind you, but still worth mentioning.

AnTuTu is slightly more favorable than the older Redmi Note 8 2021 and the Poco C65 in this comparison. However, the overall AnTuTu score is not impressive at all.

Our Poco C65 review unit stubbornly refused to connect to the GFXBench servers and run the benchmark. At least after fiddling for a while, it ran 3Dmark. As expected, the Mali-G52 MC2 GPU is pretty weak. At least you don’t have to work too hard to squeeze pixels onto the C65’s HD+ screen.

Unfortunately, the Poco C65 doesn’t just look bad in terms of performance. Even in practical terms, the phone is very slow and sluggish. The lack of smooth operation is one of the biggest problems with the Poco C65.

On the plus side, at least the C65 doesn’t overheat. Its surface is never uncomfortable to the touch, even with long-term stress testing. And the Helio G85 chipset inside isn’t very tasty either. It loses some performance with the torture test, but a very reasonable amount.

Xiaomi Android

50MP main camera and now a dedicated macro camera

Just like the Poco C55, the Poco C65 is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera. It may be the exact same camera. We can’t say for sure because the Poco C65 supports two 50MP sensors – the OmniVision ov50d40, which has a 1/2.88-inch sensor size and 0.612µm individual pixels, and the Samsung s5kjns, which we assume is the JN1 with 1. 2.76-inch optical format and 0.64 µm individual pixels. Either way, the camera is 28mm wide, has phase detection autofocus, and sits behind an f/1.8 lens.

The other camera on the back of the C65 is a dedicated 2MP macro. The sensor is based on the SmartSens sc202cs sensor with a 1/5-inch sensor size and 1.75 µm individual pixels. Behind is an f/2.4 lens.

The Poco C65 also seems to have a third camera on the back. A very small one that the official website only lists as an “auxiliary” unit, whatever that means. We assume it’s some kind of depth sensor. However, covering it up doesn’t seem to affect the phone’s portrait photography capabilities.

Finally, we have the 8-megapixel selfie camera. The camera is based on the OmniVision ov8856 sensor with a 1/4-inch sensor size and 1.12 µm pixels. Behind is an f/2.0 fixed focus lens.

Camera app

The camera app is a simple implementation, though it has its own quirks. First, the main operation works for switching modes using a side swipe (on the black frame!), and you can also tap on the modes you can see to switch directly to it.

Up and down swipes do not work to switch between front and rear cameras. Only the button next to the shutter does this.

There is no More tab for modes on the C65. All modes are included in the original Rolodex.

Camera app user interface

There’s a pull-out menu at the top of the camera UI where you’ll find other options, including a macro mode that hasn’t been added to the main carousel of modes yet. Next to that, you have a flash mode switch, an HDR switch, and a shortcut for Google Lens. Oddly enough – like other Xiaomi devices, there is no Ai key.

Camera app settings

Also, there is no Pro mode of any kind in Poco C65. Night mode is available on the main camera.

Day photo quality

The main camera of the Poco C65 takes photos with a resolution of 12.5 megapixels by default. The photos look nice enough, especially for such a budget device. The frame has a lot of detail and the colors are more natural and realistic.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera samples

However, the amount of sharpening is clearly visible, liberally applied, and there’s very little noise, especially on flat surfaces. Contrast is a little tricky and so is dynamic range. But again, keep in mind that this device is very affordable.

You can force the main camera to shoot at its full 50MP resolution . These photos don’t really look that different compared to their 12.5MP counterparts. The amount of detail is about the same, and the colors, contrast, and dynamic range are about the same. That being said, in 50MP mode, there seems to be less artificial sharpness applied to the frame, resulting in slightly softer but more natural-looking photos.

Poco C65: 50MP main camera samples

Here’s how the Poco C65’s main camera compares to the competition in our extensive camera comparison database. Pixel-peep away.

Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G in our photo comparison tool

50MP: Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G in our photo comparison tool

The main camera also takes very good portrait photos . Subject detection and isolation can be done almost at any time. We also like the quality of the background blur effect. Skin tones look convincing and completely natural.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera samples

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera portrait examples

Unfortunately, even without applying a filter, there isn’t much skin texture in these portraits. However, this is a relatively minor problem.

Non-human subjects also work surprisingly well. The C65 has very little trouble picking out these subjects and focusing them correctly, something more expensive phones often struggle with.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera portrait examples

The Poco C65 does not have a dedicated ultra-wide or telephoto camera. However, the main camera has plenty of resolution for taking zoom shots . The camera app even has a 2x zoom switch, which shows that Xiaomi is confident enough about the phone’s zoom capabilities.

And indeed, these 2x zoom photos look very decent and look exactly like 1x photos. There is a lot of detail and the colors are beautiful.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera samples with 2x zoom

Some liberal sharpening is applied, bordering on oversharpening and contrast, and the dynamic range is excellent. However, these images are perfectly acceptable.

Finally, we have 2MP macro shots from the dedicated macro camera. These also look surprisingly good for what they are. Even with their low resolution, there is plenty of detail in the frame. Colors also look nice and match the main camera well, contrast is good, and the focal length is very wide and impressive.

Poco C65: 2MP macro camera examples

The Poco C65 selfie camera takes great 8MP photos. The detail is excellent and the skin texture is removed well. Colors and skin tones generally look nice and natural. Even contrast and dynamic range are both good.

Poco C65: 8MP selfie camera samples

The only real issue we found with these photos is, once again, the camera’s sharpening. Nothing too dramatic, though, and overall, these are some great selfies. The color surprised us.

Selfie portraits look equally great with excellent subject detection, isolation and a convincing background bokeh effect.

Poco C65: 8MP selfie camera portrait examples

Video quality

As we said earlier, the MediaTek Helio G85 is by no means an impressive chipset. This also applies to its video recording capabilities. As expected, video recording on the Poco C65 is limited to 1080p resolution. However, this is a norm at its budget price, so we can’t complain too much.

By default, the phone saves videos in a standard AVC (h.264) video stream at around 20 Mbps with AAC audio in an MP4 container. Unfortunately, the C65 only records mono audio for its videos. On the plus side, despite its budget nature, the Poco C65 still offers optional HEVC (h.265) video encoding. There is also an interesting option in the settings to automatically reduce the frame rate of videos in low light and high temperature environments. This is a very unusual option that you don’t see very often.

The Poco C65’s main camera shoots decent, if unremarkable, 1080p video. The level of detail is good, with regards to clarity, colors are beautiful and mostly natural.

The dynamic range is a bit narrow for our taste. The contrast is a little high, which results in an over-processed look. Overall, once again, considering the price of the phone, we can’t complain.

Here’s how the C65 compares to other devices in our video comparison database.

Poco C65 vs Samsung Galaxy A14 5G and Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G in our video comparison tool

The C65 offers a quick switch for recording videos with 2x zoom . These look largely identical to the 1x examples, which is impressive in its own right. Again, we couldn’t realistically ask for much better from such a budget device.

The Poco C65 doesn’t appear to offer any form of EIS or other stabilization for its video. At least we did not manage to find such options. Here is an example of video from the main camera in motion. It is quite shaky as expected.

The selfie camera on the C65 is also limited to 1080p video recording. And, expectedly, just like the original camera, it only records mono audio, which is a bit of a bummer. However, in terms of quality, we can’t complain. The details are good and so are the colors.

Contrast is a bit too high, and dynamic range could be better, but these are relatively minor issues.

Camera quality in low light

The Poco C65’s main camera struggles significantly in low-light conditions. Photos look quite soft and noisy, with blown out highlights and light sources.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera examples in low light

Fortunately, there’s a dedicated night mode , which slows down processing a bit as expected, but offers a significant improvement in low-light quality.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera night mode samples

Night mode greatly reduces noise. Clarity is improved along with detail. Darker areas are much better managed. However, the biggest improvement should be to highlights and light sources. Night mode is the difference between a protruding clutter and usable real photos.

2x zoom shots from the main camera at night tend to look softer and more static than their 1x counterparts.

Poco C65: 12.5 megapixel main camera 2x the standard in low light

You can significantly improve their overall quality by using Night Mode, which has a 2x zoom shift.

Poco C65: 12.5MP main camera 2x night mode sample

Low-light selfies are not for a home phone. These are very soft and noisy. Most of the skin texture and fine facial features are completely lost. At least the skin tone looks quite realistic.

Poco C65: 8 megapixel selfie camera examples in low light

Unfortunately, night mode is not available for Poco C65 selfie camera.

Low-light video from the main camera is serviceable but mostly unimpressive. The amount of detail recorded is actually not bad for a 1080p video.

These videos are noisy and over-sharpened and over-saturated. The Poco C65 also struggles mightily with light sources.

Competitors

The Poco C65 is a really affordable device. There is no doubt about it. However, it seems a bit hard to pin down the exact retail price right now as there are a lot of sales going on. It looks like it will sell for just $129 and $149 for the 128/6GB and 256/8GB models respectively. Early bird pricing appears to be $109/$129.

Let’s look at the rest of Xiaomi’s products first. We mentioned earlier that the Redmi 13C is practically the identical twin of the Poco C65. But it is worth noting that Redmi currently costs a little more than Poco for some reason.

Next up is the Xiaomi Redmi 12. It has a large screen like the C65 and LCD, but with FullHD+ resolution instead of HD+. The Redmi 12 also has an official IP53 ingress protection rating, notably an 8MP ultra-wide camera. The Redmi also has an IR blaster and uses the much better MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. Pricing is pretty similar between the two, which arguably makes the Redmi 12 the better deal in our opinion.

Redmi 12 • Redmi Note 12 5G • Redmi Note 12 4G • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Next, we recommend considering the ever-popular Redmi Note 12. It’s also slightly more expensive than the Poco C65, but it has an IP53 rating, a 120Hz AMOLED display and 33W charging. It also has an ultra-wide camera and an arguably better 1st generation Snapdragon 4 chipset.

In the Samsung camp, the Poco C65 seems to be competing with phones like the Galaxy A14. Note that A14 has 4G and 5G versions. The price difference between the two is very small and which one to get depends on your priorities. The 5G variant clearly has superior network connectivity as well as a 90Hz refresh rate on the PLS LCD. Besides being slightly cheaper, the 4G version also has an ultra-wide camera, which the 5G model lacks. It’s only a 5MP camera though. Personally, we think the A14 5G is the best deal of the pair.

If the Galaxy A14 is a little out of your budget, maybe consider the new Galaxy A05s. While most of its specifications are very similar to those of Poco C65. However, you get slightly faster 25W charging with the Galaxy.

Last but not least, Transsion Holdings has at least a few good alternatives under its umbrella. If you can swing it, the Tecno Spark 10 Pro offers a large 6.8-inch 90Hz FullHD+ LCD, a 50MP primary camera and a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging. Very similar to Poco C65. On the plus side, the Tecno offers 1440p video recording instead of 1080p on the back and front with a large 32MP selfie camera.

If the Tecno is a bit out of your budget, then there’s the Infinix Smart 8. You’ll have to settle for a 13MP main camera, 10W charging, and a Unisoc T606 chipset.

Summary

Let’s keep things simple here. Xiaomi Poco C65 is a very affordable device. In fact, as far as trying to find good alternatives and competitors for it with the same value proposition. As such, its primary value will inevitably be price. The overall experience of the phone itself should be just good enough to meet the expectations of buyers at this low price.

As you might expect, the Poco C65 has its ups and downs. It’s a great, well-built phone with Gorilla Glass on the front and virtually no bends or hollows, but it also lacks any official, even basic, intrusion protection, and the design is a little plain.

The display offers a 90Hz refresh rate, which works well enough and is decently bright for an LCD. However, pixel response times aren’t perfect, leading to ghosting and smearing, and gaming at high refresh rates is a no-go. Battery life on the C65 is fairly good, but charging is very slow. MIUI 14 looks great and is feature-rich, but it stutters and slows down on the C65 due to the paltry Helio G85 chipset. The latter is also responsible for the camera’s 1080p video recording resolution, which is otherwise pretty decent for a budget device.

We could go on, but you kind of get the point. Honestly, we didn’t hate our time with the Poco C65. This is a decent enough device. In our opinion, its biggest weakness is the poor performance of the Helio G85 chipset. Other than that, it has almost no glaring flaws, and even its performance at this price is hard to complain about.

If we were shopping in this price range, we’d probably try to get something a little smoother than the Poco C65.

Why should we buy Poco C65 phone?

Beautiful design with good build quality.
A decently bright LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate.
Good battery life
Good camera performance in daylight
expandable memory with dedicated microSD slot; A 3.5 mm audio jack
Charger included in retail box.

Why should we avoid buying the Poco C65 phone?

Virtual proximity sensor
Loudness of the speaker is below average
The Helio G85 chipset has poor performance with stuttering UI.
Video recording is limited to 1080p and there is no stabilization.

Source: GSMARENA.COM

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The strangest things that can happen to humans in space

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1 day ago

28/04/2024

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Leaving the Earth’s atmosphere is not just the experience of floating in the environment. There are also other amazing and troublesome events that can only be experienced in space. In this article, we will talk about the strangest things that can happen to humans in space.

The strangest things that can happen to humans in space

When it comes to space and astronautics, we all remember very interesting movies in which strange things happen to astronauts. Movies with exciting stories, most of which are nothing but the authors’ imaginations; But there are other very amazing stories happening in space that are completely real and have nothing to do with human imagination. In this article, we try to discuss some examples of these events and introduce you to the wonders of space travel.

Strange things that happen to humans in space

The human heart changes shape in space

It may seem a bit strange and even unbelievable that traveling to space can change the shape of the heart, But such a thing happens in reality and scientific studies have proven it. Less work of the heart and less pumping of blood leads to a decrease in the volume of the muscles of this organ, and this ultimately causes the hearts of astronauts to become more spherical by about 9.4%.

Despite the temporary nature of these conditions, some doctors believe that the reduction in the volume of the human heart during space travel may have serious consequences. According to NASA, researchers are researching this issue, and the results of this study will not only help astronauts but will also affect ordinary people and the inhabitants of the planet.

There is a possibility of mental problems in space

Living in the extraterrestrial atmosphere is associated with many problems. Changing living conditions and experiencing a completely different environment with very specific conditions imposes many psychological pressures on astronauts. These issues cause astronauts to experience special psychological conditions and are susceptible to various problems such as anxiety and depression.

Being away from family, lack of simple facilities such as sunlight or even fresh food, and heavy work are among the reasons that expose astronauts to various mental illnesses.

Human vision decreases in space

Visual impairment caused by intracranial pressure or VIIP is another space travel wonder faced by astronauts. This problem was observed for the first time in 2005 and in an astronaut named John Phillips. The Washington Post investigates this issue in an article and states that Phillips experienced a significant loss of vision after returning from his space trip. This incident prepared the groundwork for the researchers’ research for further investigations.

Additional research showed the changes in the appearance of the astronauts’ eyes and the loss of their vision after returning from space travel. Currently, the only possible reason that has been proposed for the occurrence of such conditions is the lack of gravity and the creating double pressure on the astronauts’ skulls; Of course, the research in this field continues and it is still not possible to say with certainty a specific reason for the occurrence of these conditions.

The body’s immune system weakens in space

Traveling to space, along with its excitement and surprises, also brings many problems for humans. One of these problems is the weakening of the body’s immune system in space, which was first discovered by astronauts during the Apollo mission. The story was that the astronauts in this mission experienced problems such as irregular heartbeat, dehydration, and inner ear disorder, and faced many problems after returning from the mission.

Studies conducted in this field have shown that after leaving the Earth’s atmosphere, the immune system of astronauts weakens, in part due to the abnormal activation of a type of immune cells called T-regulatory lymphocytes. This weakening is sometimes so severe that it causes astronauts to deal with latent viruses such as chicken pox in addition to simple infectious diseases such as colds after returning from space travel.

Astronauts can lose their fingernails

As you know, astronauts wear special clothes to carry out their missions in space, which includes astronaut gloves. These gloves are designed in such a way that they put a lot of pressure on the astronauts’ hands and nails; This will eventually lead to their nails falling off.

It is true that the fall of fingernails or their swelling is not a simple matter that can be easily passed over, But it seems that doing more research to design more suitable gloves can minimize the possibility of this problem and astronauts will not face such a problem in the future.

Human height grows taller in space

Another wonder of space travel, which makes it one of the favorite trips of ordinary people, is the increase in height that occurs during this trip. As soon as you leave the Earth’s atmosphere, the gravity is close to zero, and this causes the pressure on the spine to decrease significantly. The reduction of this pressure, in turn, causes the height of the astronauts to grow a few centimeters.

One of the studies that confirms the truth of this issue is the research that NASA scientists conducted on two twin brothers. In this study, one of the twins had a 342-day trip to space and the other brother was examined on Earth. The results of this and other research determined that the height of astronauts increases by 2 to 5 cm on average after space travel.

Mark Kelly (left) and Scott Kelly (right) made it possible for researchers to study the health effects of long-duration space travel by studying NASA twins.

Traveling to space leads to weakening of muscles

Another strange thing that happens to astronauts in space and affects their health is the weakening of muscles or atrophy. Long space travel causes muscle wasting in astronauts, so they are trained to exercise continuously during their journey.

NASA is working on this issue to find solutions to prevent the problem of muscle wasting. The reason for the importance of this issue is the need for astronauts to have strong muscles and a healthy body so that they can perform their difficult missions in space in the best possible way.

Space swells astronauts’ faces

A large volume of our body is made up of liquid. On Earth, gravity pulls this fluid down and collects some of it in the lower limbs; But in space, where microgravity prevails, our body fluids are more evenly distributed; As a result, astronauts’ faces look puffier than normal, and on the other hand, their legs appear thinner than when they are on Earth.

According to the Washington Post, “the phenomenon of puffy-faced bird’s legs” appears when blood and other body fluids accumulate on the side of the upper body due to low gravity and stay there; As a result, the heads swell and the legs shrink. In this situation, the appearance of the astronauts can change by swelling their faces. Astronauts may experience excessive blood pooling; As if their head is constantly cold. However, after a few weeks in space, your body will adjust to the change in gravity and some of the facial puff will fall asleep.

Space travel may increase the risk of cancer

Astronauts who spend 6 months in space are exposed to almost as much radiation as a thousand chest X-rays. Exposure to different types of radiation exposes the body to the risk of cancer, damage to the central nervous system, bone loss, and some cardiovascular diseases. However, it has been difficult to accurately calculate the level of risk so far. Also, scientists’ information about the impact of radiation in long-duration space missions to deep space destinations such as the Moon and Mars is still limited.

The more time a person spends in space, the more radiation they are exposed to and, theoretically, the more DNA damage they accumulate. It is not possible to say with certainty whether this DNA damage actually increases the risk of cancer; Because cancer is affected by many environmental and genetic factors. For example, it’s probably fair to say that today’s astronauts are probably some of the fittest people on the planet. They probably eat a healthy diet, exercise a lot, and don’t smoke or drink much alcohol. All these things reduce the possibility of getting cancer.

Strange events for astronauts during space travel have always been one of the most fascinating topics for ordinary people. The wonders of space travel are not limited to the things we have mentioned, and at the same time as science advances and the scope of research increases, we will definitely see more interesting news in this field in the near future.

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Motorola Edge 50 Ultra review

Published

1 day ago

28/04/2024

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Reviews of Motorola Edge 50 Ultra phone, price, technical specifications, design, screen, software, hardware, battery life and charging, and other specifications of this phone.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra review

The Motorola Edge 50 continues to grow today with new additions to the lineup. After launching the Edge 50 Pro earlier this month, the OEM is now introducing the Edge 50 Ultra and Edge 50 Fusion. As expected, the Ultra is at the top of the range, while the Fusion is the most affordable of the three.

We will take a closer look at the Edge 50 Ultra and its flagship features. After all, this is Motorola’s top-of-the-line smartphone for 2024, and it offers a ton of premium features, including AI capabilities and a Pantone-calibrated display and cameras for more accurate and vivid color reproduction.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra specifications at a glance:

Body: 161.1 x 72.4 x 8.6mm, 197g; Victus gorilla glass front, acetate back (wood based) or silicon polymer back (vegan leather), aluminum frame; IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes).
Display: 6.70 inch OLED, 1B color, 144Hz, HDR10+, resolution 1220x2712px, aspect ratio 20.01:9, 444ppi.
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4nm): Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A520); Adreno 735.
Memory: 512 GB RAM 12 GB, 1 TB 16 GB RAM; UFS 4.0.
Operating System/Software: Android 14.
Rear camera: Wide (main) : 50 MP, 1/1.3-inch f/1.6, 2.4 µm, multi-directional PDAF, laser autofocus, OIS; Telephoto : 64 MP, f/2.4, 1.4 µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle : 50 MP, f/2.0, 1.28 µm, 122 degrees, AF.
Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 1.28 µm, AF.
Videography: Rear camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60, 10-bit HDR10+, gyro-EIS. Front camera : 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
Battery: 4500 mAh; 125W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wireless.
Connectivity: 5G; two SIM cards; Wi-Fi 7; BT 5.4; NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 with DP 1.4 support.
Other specifications: fingerprint reader (under the display, optical); stereo speakers; Ready to support 6.

AI functions are possible thanks to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, which sits between last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and this year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. while maintaining a relatively low price. Motorola seems to be looking for a more affordable flagship segment.

But despite the small agreement in the chipset department, Motorola does not make cameras, displays and chargers. The 6.7-inch OLED panel packs all the punch, runs at up to 144Hz and can charge up to 125W (wireless is 50W). The camera hardware looks good on paper. We’ve got a 50MP main sensor assisted by a 50MP ultra-wide unit and a 64MP 3x telephoto camera with a reliable f/2.4 aperture. Even the selfie unit is 50MP with autofocus, which is rare even in the ultra-premium segment.

Designing

The overall design language of the Edge 50 Ultra follows the Edge 50 family, and since the screen is the same as the Edge 50 Pro, the two phones feel the same in the hand. The Ultra comes in two variants – with a vegetable leather or wooden back. The latter is a bold approach, but will likely appeal to some.

Available colors include Forest Gray and Peach Fuzz (both vegetable leather options) and Nordic Wood (pictured below).

Of course, the wooden back is not pure wood. Motorola has used a special coating for the surface that preserves the wood-like texture while protecting it from water and oil, so it doesn’t change color or lose its appearance. Either way, the imitation is pretty good – almost like real wood.

The Edge 50 Ultra and the Edge 50 Pro look so similar that it would be hard to tell them apart if they both had plant-based leather. Camera hardware ditches the Edge 50 Ultra, as the telephoto uses a periscope lens and the round LED flash is replaced by a smaller, vertical flash.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Edge 50 Pro

The front and back panels are still rounded, which helps with grip, and to be honest, the wooden back is easier to hold. It also brings back a distant memory of Motorola’s Moto X in 2013 with its bamboo and wooden back.

The side frame is still aluminum, while the front glass is Gorilla Glass Victus. And for a 6.7-inch device with this many cameras, the weight gain at 197 grams is pretty impressive. Leather and wood are lighter than glass, so that could be an explanation.

As expected from a high-end smartphone like the Edge 50 Ultra, the device has IP68 ingress protection.

Hardware

The Edge 50 Ultra and Pro have very similar hardware for the most part, but as we mentioned earlier, the Edge 50 Ultra has a more powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip that delivers flagship-level performance and features. One notable limitation is the chipset’s inability to record 8K videos. 4K is capped.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra vs Edge 50 Pro

The curved OLED panel is a small step above the competition in terms of refresh rate, as the Edge 50 Ultra’s 6.7-inch display supports a 144Hz refresh rate. It remains to be seen whether Motorola has been able to make the best use of the display’s capabilities.

In addition to the 144Hz refresh rate, the panel also has support for HDR10+, 10-bit color depth, and DC dimming for those who might be sensitive to regular PWM dimming. It can also push up to a maximum brightness of 2,500 nits, but we suspect this will be achievable in small patches during HDR video playback.

For a complete multimedia experience, Motorola has put more effort into the speakers as well. They are tuned by Dolby Atmos and support Dolby Head Tracking.

A fairly average 4,500 mAh battery keeps the lights on, but capacity isn’t everything. We’ll see if Motorola’s hardware and software tweaks can compensate for the smaller-than-usual battery pack. It is good that Edge 50 Ultra is equipped with 125W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra also has two significant hardware advantages over some of its competitors. It supports ultra-wideband connectivity (a feature only seen on a handful of Android smartphones) and USB 3.1 gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 compatibility. It works well with Motorola’s Ready For desktop environment.

Software

Of course, the Edge 50 Ultra runs on the latest Android 14 with Motorola’s own features. Motorola offers productive AI capabilities for wallpaper customization purposes, but other than that, AI is almost non-existent in Motorola’s current software.

However, the OEM insists on implementing system-wide AI algorithms that work in the background. AI-based algorithms are supposed to optimize performance, battery life, and search.

Camera

Undoubtedly, one of the main features of Edge 50 Ultra is its camera. Motorola hosted a special press event in Morocco where we had a chance to try out the pre-production Motorola Edge 50 Ultra unit along with the rest of the Edge 50 lineup. The camera samples here were all taken over the course of a day at locations and events organized by Motorola.

Wide (primary) : 50 MP, 1/1.3-inch f/1.6, 2.4 µm, multi-directional PDAF, laser autofocus, OIS; 2160p@60fps
Telephoto camera : 64 MP, f/2.4, 1.4 μm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 2160p@30fps
Ultra-wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 1.28 µm, 122 degrees, AF. 2160p@30fps
Front camera: 50 MP, f/1.9, 1.28 µm, AF. 2160@30fps

When it comes to camera hardware, the Ultra stands out in the Edge 50 family with a total of four powerful cameras. The main camera uses a large 50-megapixel 1/1.3-inch sensor with a wide f/1.6 aperture and stabilized optics.

Examples of original Daylight cameras

Examples of the main camera in low light

The 64-megapixel telephoto camera has a 3x optical zoom and f/2.4 aperture.

Examples of telephoto cameras during the day

Examples of cameras with 6x zoom

Examples of telephoto cameras in low light

And the secondary secondary camera is a 50-megapixel ultra-wide unit with a wide 122-degree FoV, f/2.0 aperture, and autofocus support for macro shots.

Examples of ultra wide daylight cameras

Close-ups: Main camera • Ultra-wide camera

An example of a low-light ultra-wide camera

The selfie camera is impressive, at least on paper, with a 50-megapixel resolution, f/1.9 wide aperture, and autofocus support. It’s 2024 and we hardly ever see phones with AF-equipped selfie cameras, so kudos to Motorola for adding this feature.

Selfie photos

But not only the hardware of the camera itself, its software features and optimization as well. Although AI isn’t the main focus on the software side, Motorola benefits greatly from AI-based camera optimizations.

Let’s start with the action shot. The camera software automatically increases and adjusts the shutter speed in low-light environments to minimize motion blur. We did a brief test of the feature and found that in some cases, the shutter speed went from 1/50 to 1/200, while at the same time, the ISO doubled from 3100 to 6200. This is without any significant increase in noise thanks to the AI-based noise reduction algorithm. Here is a short example.

Examples of action shots

Adaptive stabilization works in video mode and dynamically adjusts the level of stabilization based on your hand movement and scenario.

Autofocus tracking is another video-based feature that improves the sharpness of footage from subjects moving quickly through the frame. This one will be available with the next update.

It’s worth noting that Motorola offers a choice between natural and auto-enhanced shooting modes, with the former being the default mode. Auto-enhancement mode apparently takes longer to capture images, but we didn’t notice a slowdown when using it. . Also, this isn’t exactly a Motorola exclusive. This is actually the Auto Enhance feature that we all know from the Google Photos app. Motorola decided to integrate this feature into the camera app for convenience, but the system only saves “enhanced” photos, not “normal” photos.

It’s a bit early to comment on the camera quality as we took samples with the pre-production unit. But before we get a production-ready phone, let’s take a look at some videos taken with all the cameras.

Summary

As always, it’s a little early to say whether the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra is a good buy or not, but it’s certainly a promising one. The phone has all the features of a true flagship phone, while the price starts at €999, which is considered affordable in today’s flagship segment. Over time, the price will come down and the phone will become a more attractive option.

In any case, despite the promising hardware, the full review will reveal whether the 4,500 mAh battery is enough for reliable endurance, and it will be interesting to see how the new camera system stacks up against the competition. The Moto Edge 50 Ultra is expected to hit the market by the end of May, and a lot can change between now and then.

Source: GSMARENA.COM

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Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Galaxy A35

Published

4 days ago

25/04/2024

pouyan

With the launch of the Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G phones, both of which are among the mid-range products of this company, we saw many improvements compared to the previous versions.

Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Galaxy A35

Samsung’s mid-range products are improving every year. Now, with the release of Galaxy A55 5G and A35 5G, both of which are among the mid-range products of this company, we saw many improvements compared to the previous versions. In this article, we are going to compare A55 and A35 phones. These two phones are very similar in terms of appearance, but in other parts, there are differences in these two phones, each of which can be very important for users. Stay with us until the end of the Samsung A55 and A35 phone comparison.

As mentioned, it’s hard to tell the difference between the two phones based on their specs. However, we see that when comparing more closely, their differences become more prominent.

Comparison of the video of Samsung A55 and A35

The mid-range Samsung Galaxy A55 and A35 phones have been made available to us by the ” Technolife ” online store. Teknolife is one of the largest collections of smartphones, wearable gadgets, and other electronic devices. To get more information about Technolife’s product portfolio, enter the website of this online store.

Specifications

phone name	Galaxy A55	Galaxy A35
Display	6.6-inch OLD with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a variable refresh rate of 120 Hz / maximum brightness of 1000 nits	6.6-inch Super AMOLED with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a variable refresh rate of 120 Hz / maximum brightness of 1000 nits
chipset	Exynos 1480 (4nm)	Exynos 1380 (5nm)
RAM memory	8 or 12 GB	6, 8 or 12 GB
internal memory	128 or 256 GB	128 or 256 GB
Operating system (at the time of release)	Android 14 and One UI 6.1 skin	Android 14 and One UI 6.1 skin
Main camera	The triple camera includes a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.	The triple camera includes a 50-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 5-megapixel macro camera.
selfie camera	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
battery	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charging technology	Wired 25 watts	Wired 25 watts
Weight	213 grams	209 grams
body	Glass back frame/aluminum frame / protective glass Gorilla Glass Victus + for the display / IP67 standard to resist the penetration of dust and splashing water drops	Glass back frame/aluminum frame / protective glass Gorilla Glass Victus + for the display / IP67 standard to resist the penetration of dust and splashing water drops

Design and display

Both Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G use the design language of Galaxy S24. It is for this reason that these two models are very similar in appearance. However, last year we saw that Samsung’s mid-range to flagship phones were all similar in terms of design, and the difference was seen in the hardware and build quality.

The Galaxy A55 5G uses metal and Gorilla Glass Victus+, which is an excellent specification for a mid-range device. The A35 also has a glass back frame without Gorilla Glass protection and a plastic frame. The most obvious difference between these two phones in terms of design and build quality is related to the material of their frames, which we see in the bigger brother, the A55, which this year has used a brushed aluminum frame.

Continuing the comparison of A55 and A35, we should mention that in terms of size, both are almost similar. The Galaxy A55 5G is slightly slimmer and lighter. The Galaxy A35 5G is about 4 grams heavier, but the difference is barely noticeable.

Comparison of A55 and A35 phones: design and display

Both phones have IP67 water and dust resistance. This means that both phones are equally resistant to dust and water. Admittedly, that’s a step down from the IP68 certification found on many Samsung phones, but in the phone category, it doesn’t matter much if you can drop the phone deeper.

Regarding the port and buttons, we should mention that a new curve can be seen on the right side of the phones. This new design on the right edge of these two phones makes it easier to recognize the location of the buttons during use. In addition, it has helped to make the phone comfortable. Above this section, there are power buttons and volume buttons. There is also a USB Type-C port on the bottom edge that you can use to charge phones using the cable in the box. Of course, don’t expect that there is any charge inside the box. In recent years, Samsung has generally removed the charger from its product box and only offers a charging cable.

Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G both have 6.6-inch screens and in terms of screen dimensions, both are slightly larger than last year’s version. This is for those who are interested in bigger phones; It is good news. Although the difference compared to last year is only 0.2 inches, this change has made both of these phones feel more premium to the user.

The rest of the display specifications are very close. Each earphone was equipped with Super AMOLED screens and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz, which provide a very smooth and smooth experience in the user interface and playing games.

Performance and software

Both the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G are based on Samsung’s mid-range Exynos chips. These two models use Exynos 1480 and Exynos 1380 chips respectively. Considering the history of Gegenios chips and the fact that these chips are mid-range anyway, they should not be compared with the new versions of Snapdragon.

With mid-range Exynos chips in last year’s Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34, they provided average and acceptable performance. The Galaxy A54 came with the same Exynos 1380 and now the same chip is used in the A35.

Predictably, the Galaxy A55 5G beats the Galaxy A35 due to its faster Exynos chip. According to various benchmark tests, the Galaxy A55 outperforms the Galaxy A35 in both GeekBench 6 and 3DMark. This means that Samsung’s new mid-range chip has improved performance compared to last year’s version.

phone name	Antutu 9	GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	PCMark Work 3.0	3DMark WL Unlimited	3DMark WLE Unlimited
Galaxy A55	635598	3352	13208	3905	1034
Galaxy A35	522829	2742	12545	2797	892

As for memory and storage, both devices are available in three versions. You can get the Galaxy A55 5G with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage. The Galaxy A35 5G comes with 128GB of storage and either 6GB or 8GB of RAM, although a 256GB version with 8GB of RAM is also available for purchase.

Both of these phones came with Android 14 and One UI 6.1 and get up to 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates.

Comparison of A55 and A35 phones in the camera department

Both the A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G have triple cameras, but you’ll be using two of those lenses roughly 99% of the time. Why? Because the third lens is for macro photography. Samsung has been using this macro lens in its phones for several years. Although many users don’t use this lens, the company has decided to stick with it instead of using an efficient telephoto lens. We hope to see this change in mid-range phones in next year’s models.

In terms of specifications, the main difference is in the ultra-wide megapixels of the Derby. The Galaxy A55 5G comes with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera; While the Galaxy A35 5G is equipped with a 50-megapixel main camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Both phones also have the same 5-megapixel macro camera as mentioned. The main camera of this phone is the same. So most of the photos you’ll take in this mode are similar, but the A55’s ultra-wide shots are better. However, the difference is not so great.

On the front, the Galaxy A55 5G has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. In contrast, the Galaxy A35 5G has a 13-megapixel selfie camera. In terms of quality, the Galaxy A55 5G performs better, but the difference between the photos is not much at first glance. In the portrait mode, the separation of the subject from the background is better in A55. In contrast, the photos of A35 in portrait mode look a little artificial.

Main camera

In terms of quality, we can’t see any major differences between the Galaxy A55 and the Galaxy A35.

Ultra-wide camera

Night photography

The zoom capability of the camera on both devices is not very good, so it is recommended to do zoom photography only when necessary. Otherwise, you may be disappointed with the result. Although 2X digital zoom is suitable for photography, but when you increase the zoom value, the quality of the photos will drop drastically.

Speaker and fingerprint sensor

In terms of sound quality, the A54 and Galaxy A34 weren’t flawless, but both the Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G nailed many of the issues. The Galaxy A55 5G has slightly better sound quality than the Galaxy A35, but the difference is very small and you can tell the difference after listening to the same sound several times. But the sound of A55 is a little louder than A35.

The fingerprint sensor is not the best in any of the phones, but the result is satisfactory. The speed of fingerprint recognition in the A55 phone is half a second faster than the cheaper model.

Battery life and charging

Both phones have 5,000 mAh batteries, which is a standard battery capacity. Of course, the A55 and the Galaxy A35 5G are different in terms of performance due to the difference in the processor, and the A55 has a better performance in this field.

According to the PCMark benchmark that we took to measure the battery life of these phones, the A55 recorded half an hour more screen time. However, this half hour may not be felt in real and daily use.

Conclusion

In this article, we compared A55 and A35 phones. As you have seen in different parts of this article, the biggest difference between these two phones is their frame and camera performance. Although A55 has a more powerful chip, it does not make a difference in the user interface experience. Both of these phones can handle popular games well. The aluminum frame of the A55 phone is one of the advantages of this phone, which can be very important for users. Due to the price difference, these two phones do not show special performance in the A55 model, although, in the video recording department, the A55 phone provides better output due to having a much better stabilizer.