realme 12 5G vs realme C65
28.9Performance28.9
46.6Display36.5
33.9Camera29
52.5Battery52.5
86.7Features20
6 spec wins — realme 12 5G3 spec wins — realme C65
InnoReviews verdict
realme 12 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.9 to 34.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and display (+10). realme C65 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 20
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 52% higher Peak brightness: 950 nits vs 625 nits
Reasons to pick the realme C65
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi+48% | 264 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits+52% | 625 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g+2% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.6 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP54 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 12 5G | realme C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |