Realme has announced the Realme C65 5G smartphone for the Indian market. It is now the brand’s latest affordable 5G phone. With a starting price of Rs 9,999 (including offer), the C65 competes with some of the other affordable 5G phones launched in the past couple of months in India, such as the Poco M6 5G, the Poco M6 Pro 5G, the Lava Blaze 2 5G, and the Itel P55 5G. Here is a look at the top 5 features of the C65.
1. First-ever Dimensity 6300 chip-powered phone
The Realme C65 5G is the world’s first phone to feature the Dimensity 6300 chip, making it the most powerful 5G phone in its price segment. The latest 6nm chip is good enough for casual gaming and offers smooth performance. Whether held vertically or horizontally, the device’s 360-degree antenna system around the mid-frame enhances 5G connectivity.
The chip is accompanied by 4 GB / 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, up to 6 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is a dedicated storage slot for adding up to 2 GB of microSD card. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 15W charging support.
2. Software Support
Despite being an entry-level 5G phone, the Realme C65 boasts the latest Android 14 and promises to receive updates to Android 15 and 16. The phone will also be treated to three years of security updates. The phone has several preloaded apps, which many may consider bloatware.
3. Air Gestures, Dynamic Button, Mini Capsule
The front camera and accompanying sensors support Air Gestures, which allow users to operate the device with gestures when they are busy having a meal. The power button already doubles up as a fingerprint sensor. However, the Dynamic Button features add more functionality to the power button. By touching and pressing the power button, users can change sound modes, enable or disable DND / riding mode / fight mode, and so on. Also, the C65 supports Mini Capsule 2.0, which shows notifications, music playback animation, weather updates, steps count, and so on.
4. Decent Display
The Realme C65 has an IPS LCD panel that measures 6.67 inches diagonally. It supports an HD+ (1604 x 720p) resolution, a peak brightness of 625 nits, and offers adjustable refresh rate options, such as 50Hz / 60Hz / 90Hz /120Hz. The screen comes with a raindrop smart touch feature, which makes it possible to use the display with wet hands. Furthermore, Realme asserts that it is the only phone in its price range to receive the TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, guaranteeing a comfortable user experience.
For audio, it offers a single speaker and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
5. Appealing Design
The Realme C65 5G comes in Feather Green and Glowing Black. The green variant, which I received from a review, looks quite like the Realme P1 that debuted earlier this month. The C65 has a feathery design on the back, but its camera module looks a bit different from the P1. The C65’s top edge features a secondary microphone and a SIM slot around the edges. Its opposite end features a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. On the right, it has a volume rocker and a power key integrated with a fingerprint sensor, whereas on the left, it is empty.
The device has flat edges and measures only 7.89mm in thickness. The phone weighs 190 grams. The phone has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Other features
The Realme C65 5G has an 8-megapixel camera for selfies. On the back, it has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens.
Realme C65 5G price in India
Priced at Rs 10,499 for the 4GB+64GB model, it comes with a discount of Rs 500, making it even more enticing at Rs 9,999 via bank offer. The first sale kicks off on April 26th, 2024, from 4 PM to 12 AM on both realme.com and Flipkart. The first sale also extends to mainline stores, where it runs from April 26 to April 30.
For those seeking more storage, there’s also the 4GB+128GB variant at Rs 11,499 and the 6GB+128GB model at Rs 12,499. Both can be purchased with Rs 1,000 discount using bank offers from SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and Axis (both credit/debit card and EMI transactions), as well as Axis CBC.
6. Final Thoughts
In conclusion, the Realme C65 5G stands out as a compelling option in the affordable 5G smartphone segment, offering a range of attractive features at an enticing price point. With its powerful Dimensity 6300 chip, robust software support, innovative features like Air Gestures and Dynamic Button, and a vibrant display with TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, the C65 delivers a well-rounded user experience. Additionally, its appealing design, IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, and competitive pricing further enhance its value proposition
