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realme C65 vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
realme C65
34.3Inno Score
VS
X
27.9Inno Score
28.9Performance20
36.5Display38.8
29Camera20.5
52.5Battery40.3
20Features20
9 spec wins — realme C653 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

realme C65 wins this phone face-off, 34.3 to 27.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and performance (+9). Redmi 17C (China) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme C65

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 53 vs 40
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.67 ″6.88 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1604720x1640
Pixel density264 ppi+2%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness625 nits+4%600 nits
Screen-to-body90 %+7%84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)8 GB+100%4 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
Weight185 g+10%206 g
Thickness7.6 mm+7%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP54—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFC—No
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi 17C (China)
Specrealme C65Redmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackYesYes

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