Realme C65

Realme C65 5G Review

• Price: Rs 10,499
• Design: Similar to Realme P1 5G, plastic body, IP54 rating, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Display: 6.67-inch IPS LCD, HD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 625 nits peak brightness
• Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, best with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, virtual RAM expansion
• Camera: 50MP main, 2MP secondary, 8MP front; good daytime shots, struggles in low light
• Battery: 5000mAh, 15W charger, over 2 hours to fully charge
• Software: Android 14, lots of pre-installed apps, 2 years OS updates, 3 years security updates

Verdict: Great 5G phone for the price, best with 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant.

Realme C65 5G Review

Pros:

• Stylish, smudge-free design
• Fast performance (Dimensity 6300 chipset)
• 5000mAh battery
• Sleek, lightweight build (190g, 7.89mm)

Cons:

• Underwhelming night photography
• Selfie camera needs improvement
• Inadequate display brightness
• Bloatware present

Price & Availability:

• 4GB+64GB: ₹9,499
• 4GB+128GB: ₹10,499
• 6GB+128GB: ₹11,499
• Available on Flipkart, Amazon, Realme.in

Specs:

• 6.67" HD display, 120Hz refresh rate
• Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
• 50MP + 2MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
• 5000mAh battery, 15W charging
• IP54 rating

Verdict: Good entry-level 5G option under ₹10k with strong performance, battery life, and design, but lacks in camera quality and display brightness.

Realme C65 5G Review: The perks of 5G with minimal compromises

Verdict:

• Price: ₹10,499
• Pros: Smooth performance, excellent battery life, impressive daylight photos
• Cons: Excessive bloatware, 64 GB base storage

Build & Design:

• Feather Green color with feather-like design
• Slim and lightweight, flat edges
• IP54 dust and water resistance
• Side-mounted fast fingerprint sensor

Display:

• 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 120 Hz refresh rate
• HD+ resolution, not Full HD+
• Mediocre viewing angles, 528 nits brightness

Performance:

• MediaTek Dimensity 6030, up to 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage
• Strong benchmark scores
• Smooth multitasking, good gaming performance
• Low storage read/write speeds

Camera:

• 50 MP primary, 8 MP front
• Excellent daylight and portrait photos
• Weak low-light performance

Battery:

• 5,000 mAh, 15 hours video loop
• 15 W charger, over 2 hours to full charge

Conclusion:

• Great value for performance, battery, and camera
• Competitors fall short in camera and GPU performance
• Minimal compromises, affordable 5G.

Realme C65 5G Review - Pros and Cons, Verdict

Pros:

• Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 6300, outperforms competitors.
• Display: 6.67-inch IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate.
• Battery: Good backup, 15W charging.
• Design: Feather-like design, IP54 resistance.
• Cameras: Good daylight photos, 50MP AI primary camera.

Cons:

• Low-Light Photography: Poor performance.
• Brightness: Lacks in very bright environments.
• Gaming: Inconsistent touch response at high temperatures.

Verdict:

• Overall: Best budget 5G phone under Rs 10K. Excellent performance, smooth display, good battery life, and decent daylight camera. Some gaming and brightness issues. Easy recommendation for budget buyers. Rating: 8/10