The budget smartphone market is heating up with the launch of the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G and the Realme C65 5G. Both phones offer 5G connectivity, capable processors, and attractive features at competitive prices. However, there are key differences to consider before making a purchase decision. This detailed comparison will delve into the specifics of each phone to help you determine which one is the right fit for you.

Display

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G features a 6.56-inch HD+ (1612 x 720 pixels) LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Realme C65 5G boasts a larger 6.67-inch HD+ (1604 x 720 pixels) LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

While both offer an immersive viewing experience for everyday use, the Realme C65 5G wins with a slightly bigger screen and a smoother 120Hz refresh rate for gamers and those who prioritize a fluid visual experience. However, iQOO Z9 Lite 5G shines brighter with its 840 nits peak brightness compared to Realme C65 5G’s 625 nits.

Design and Build

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G comes in Aqua Flow and Mocha Brown colors and weighs 185g. The Realme C65 5G is available in Feather Green and Glowing Black colors and weighs 190g. Both phones offer a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G boasts dust and splash resistance with an IP64 rating. The Realme C65 5G offers a similar level of protection with an IP54 rating. Both phones should be able to withstand splashes and dust, but the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G might offer slightly better protection against dust ingress.

Performance and Software

Both phones are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, which is a capable chipset for everyday tasks and light gaming. They come with options for either 4GB or 6GB of LPDDR4x RAM.

Both devices offer an additional 6GB of virtual RAM, potentially enhancing multitasking capabilities. Storage-wise, the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G provides 128GB eMMC 5.1 storage, while the Realme C65 5G offers 64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. UFS storage is generally faster than eMMC, leading to quicker app loading times and data transfer speeds on the Realme C65 5G.

In terms of software, the iQOO Z9 Lite runs Android 14 with Funtouch OS 14 and promises two years of Android updates and three years of security updates. The Realme C65 also runs Android 14 but with Realme UI 5.0, offering its own set of features and customizations.

Camera

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G sports a dual rear camera system with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The Realme C65 5G keeps things simple with a single 50MP rear camera. Both phones have an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

While the megapixel count isn’t everything, the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G’s additional depth sensor might offer a slight edge in portrait shots with background blur. However, camera performance heavily relies on software optimization as well, so reviews comparing image quality from both phones would be helpful to determine the true winner in this category.

Battery

Both phones pack a 5000mAh battery, promising long battery life for everyday use. With similar screen sizes and processors, the battery performance is likely to be comparable. Both phones support 15W fast charging, so there’s no significant difference in charging speeds either.

Price

The iQOO Z9 Lite 5G starts at Rs. 10,499 for the 4GB RAM variant, while the 6GB RAM model costs Rs. 11,499. The Realme C65 5G starts at the same price point (Rs. 10,499) for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant. The 4GB RAM with 128GB storage option costs Rs. 11,499, putting it on par with the base variant of the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G with 6GB RAM. The top-end Realme C65 5G with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 12,499.

Conclusion

Both the iQOO Z9 Lite 5G and Realme C65 5G offer compelling features and excellent value for their price. The Z9 Lite might appeal to those who prioritize a compact design, slightly better camera capabilities due to the depth sensor, and enhanced dust and water resistance. The Realme C65, on the other hand, could be a better choice for users who prefer a larger display with a faster refresh rate and slightly more storage options.

Ultimately, the best choice between the two depends on your individual preferences and priorities. Consider factors like screen size, refresh rate, camera features, and storage options before making your final decision. Both phones represent solid options in the budget 5G smartphone market, offering a balance of performance, features, and affordability.

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Realme has expanded its color offerings for the Realme C65 5G with a new Speedy Red variant. Initially launched in April 2024 with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC, this smartphone features a design similar to the previously released Feather Green model.

The Speedy Red version will be available from June 14 at noon on Flipkart and Realme’s official e-Shop. To promote this new color, Realme is offering an instant discount of up to Rs 1,000. The pricing details for the different configurations are as follows:

• 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage: Rs 10,490
• 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage: Rs 11,490
• 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage: Rs 12,490

Realme C65 specs:

The Realme C65 5G features a 6.67-inch LCD screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and HD+ resolution. It includes virtual RAM expansion for enhanced performance and a MiniCapsule 2.0, which functions similarly to Apple’s Dynamic Island, showing notifications and battery status.

Camera capabilities include a 50 MP main sensor with a 2 MP secondary camera and an 8 MP front camera for selfies. The phone is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 15W charging.

Additional specifications include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. The device is also equipped with Air Gestures and a Dynamic Button.

In related news, Realme has recently launched the Narzo N63, which is a premium-looking, yet affordable smartphone. It is powered by the UNISOC T612 processor and comes in a vegan leather back option. The starting price of the device is only Rs. 7999, however, after the launch offer window is over, it will jump up to Rs. 8499.

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In today’s comparison, we are pitting two smartphones from different Chinese brands that target the 10,000 INR budget price range. There’s the Realme C65 5G on one hand against the the POCO M6 Pro 5G on the other. So which one offers the better value and which one’s the better pick? Let’s find out.

Realme C65 5G vs POCO M6 Pro 5G: Both displays have Pros and Cons

The POCO M6 Pro sports a tall 6.79-inch LCD panel that offers Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 550 nits of peak brightness. On the other hand, the Realme C65 5G arrives with a 6.67-inch LCD screen that offers just HD+ resolution. However, it makes up for this with a higher 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It even has a higher 625 nits of peak brightness. So you’d have to choose between a better resolution or a brighter and smoother screen. Depending on how you use the device, a higher resolution could suit you more.

Specifications: Pretty Close

There are plenty of differences in specs between the two phones, although, one would barely notice the difference in day-to-day use. The POCO M6 Pro 5G launched last year with a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC, which is paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. Meanwhile, the Realme C65 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC that is coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

Both are powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack, but the POCO model offers 18W wired fast charging over Realme’s 15W wired fast charging. For optics, the sensors are almost identical on both of these with a 50-megapixel camera on the back and an 8-megapixel selfie shooter on the front. There’s a secondary sensor on both devices, but those barely make any difference.

One is newer

One notable advantage that the Realme C65 5G has over the POCO M6 Pro 5G is its release. The former was announced back in April 2024, while the latter came in August of last year. So you get a year longer support for software and one newer Android iteration. This could be pretty important to some

Pricing & Verdict

As of right now, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is actually cheaper, starting from just 9,499 INR for the 4GB + 128GB variant and 9,999 INR for the 6GB + 128GB option. The other configurations are currently unavailable. Realme’s new C65 5G is available for 10,499 INR for the 4GB + 64GB option. The 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB options cost 11,499 INR and 12,499 INR respectively. If you’re on a strict budget, the POCO M6 Pro 5G is a lot more viable. But if you want something newer, the Realme C65 5G could be the one for you.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Realme has just announced a new budget smartphone. The new Realme C65 5G is an affordable device but packs some decent specs that makes it a great deal for its price point. So here are all the details like its specs, pricing, and more.

Realme C65 5G Specs

The Chinese brand sports a tall 6.67-inch display that offers HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and 625 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, it is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC that is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. You can even expand this storage by up to 2TB via a microSD card. A large 5,000mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 15W wired fast charging.

The rear packs a 50-megapixel Samsung JNI primary camera on the rear, while the front packs an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It runs on the Android 14 OS based Realme UI 5 custom skin out of the box. Other notable features include an ultra slim 7.89mm body, 3.5mm headphone jack, IP54 water and dust resistance rating, Bluetooth 5.3, and a side mounted fingerprint scanner. It is worth noting that this is different from the 4G C65 model that launched in Vietnam earlier this month.

Pricing and Availability

The Realme C65 5G has been announced in two color options, namely Feather Green and Glowing Black. It is also available in three storage configuration, which includes a 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB+128GB variant. The device has a starting price of 9,999 INR for the base model, while the other two versions cost 10,999 INR and 11,499 INR respectively. The company is even offering up to 1,000 INR discount on this model, which is set to go on sale later today at 4 PM IST via Flipkart and Realme.com.

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Realme has officially confirmed the launch date of its upcoming C-series smartphone in India. It is set to arrive in the country later this week. The Realme C65 5G will debut as the successor to the last year’s C64. The company has put up a microsite of the device revealing its key specifications and also revealing its price. Read on to learn the details below. 

Realme C65 5G India launch date revealed 

The Realme C65 5G is scheduled to launch in India on April 26 at 12 pm IST. The microsite confirms that the device will have a boxy design with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. The back panel has a circular camera module housing a 50MP main sensor and a secondary lens. The smartphone will be available in Black and Green color options. 

The Realme C65 5G will have a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout. Realme says that the upcoming offering is the first phone in the segment to feature a 120Hz display and only 1nit low blue light certification. It is also the first in the segment to be IP64 certified dust and water-resistant. 

The Realme C65 5G is also confirmed to be the first phone in the world to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The company is touting the device as the ‘fastest entry-level 5G from Rs 9,999. We assume this is for the base RAM and storage configuration which has not been revealed yet. The leaked marketing material revealed that the smartphone will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging and up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. 

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After launching the Realme P1 5G (first impressions) series smartphones in India last week, the brand is set to announce the Narzo 70x on April 24. However, that’s not all. Realme has confirmed the arrival of a C-series smartphone, although the exact date remains unknown at the moment. 

Realme C65 5G confirmed, price also teased

The device in question is the Realme C65 5G. It is set to launch soon in India. The upcoming offering will arrive as the successor to the last year’s Realme C64. The company says that it will be the fastest 5G smartphone in the under Rs 10,000 price segment. The teaser image suggests that the device could feature a circular camera module. The brand will reveal more details about the C65 5G in the coming days. 

Yesterday, the entire spec sheet of the Realme C65 5G leaked in marketing material. The device has a flat frame with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a circular camera module housing a 50MP main camera and a secondary lens. As per the leaked material, the Realme C65 will feature a 6.67-inch punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 625 nits peak brightness. Internally, it will be equipped with a Dimensity 6300 SoC coupled with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The device will draw its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 15W charging. 

If the leaked specifications indeed turn out to be true, the Realme C65 5G could be a solid budget 5G smartphone under Rs 10,000. 

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Realme is gearing up to launch the C65 5G in India, and thanks to leakster Sudhanshu Ambhore, we’ve gotten a glimpse of its specs and design ahead of the official reveal. The C65 5G appears to be a budget-friendly phone focused on delivering a smooth user experience without breaking the bank.

Realme C65 5G Specifications (Leaked)

The star of the show here seems to be the display. Realme C65 5G boasts a 6.67-inch LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole for the front camera. Realme is touting this as a segment-first feature, indicating the C65 5G might be one of the most affordable phones to offer a 120Hz display.

Further enhancing the viewing experience, the display offers a peak brightness of 625 nits, making it usable outdoors. To reduce eye strain during nighttime use, the display can go as low as 1 nit. This feature, again highlighted as segment-only, should provide a more comfortable reading experience in low-light environments.

The leak mentions an unnamed MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor built on a 6nm process will power the device. If true, this would make the C65 5G the first phone to launch with this chip.

Storage options are said to include configurations with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage, with a higher-end option offering 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone is also expected to support expandable storage via a microSD card slot with a capacity of up to 2TB.

The camera department seems fairly basic. The rear setup consists of a 50MP main sensor and a secondary lens, though its specifications remain unknown. The front-facing camera for selfies and video calls comes in at 8MP.

The battery capacity is listed at 5000mAh with 15W fast charging, which is a typical capacity for budget smartphones and should offer good day-to-day battery life.

The design of the C65 5G emphasizes thinness and lightness. The leak claims a remarkably slim 7.89mm profile and a weight of just 190 grams. Additionally, the phone is said to have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.

The pricing is expected to be under ₹10,000 in India. With an official launch date yet to be revealed, we await further information from Realme to solidify these specifications.

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