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realme C65 vs Redmi A5

WINNER
realme C65
34.3Inno Score
VS
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
28.9Performance20
36.5Display44.1
29Camera26.2
52.5Battery40.7
20Features20
7 spec wins — realme C654 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

realme C65 wins this phone face-off, 34.3 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and performance (+9). Redmi A5 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 battery score: 53 vs 41
  • 200% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 15 W
  • 56% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 37
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
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 %90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G85Unisoc T7250
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128/256GB64/128GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
Main camera50 MP+56%32 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging45 W+200%15 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
Weight185 g+4%193 g
Thickness7.6 mm+8%8.3 mm
IP ratingIP54IP52
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFC—No
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme C65 versus Redmi A5
Specrealme C65Redmi A5
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackYesYes

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