Realme 16T vs Realme C65 5G
The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Realme C65 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16T leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16T
Realme C65 5G
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C65 5G better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Realme C65 5G, the Realme 16T scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T leads (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Realme C65 5G (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T and the Realme C65 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Realme C65 5G (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16T | Realme C65 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 625 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 8.9×None×None mm | 165.6×76.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Realme C65 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme C65 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme C65 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16T and Realme C65 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme C65 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Realme C65 5G (75/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16T and the Realme C65 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16T notably outperforms the Realme C65 5G (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Realme C65 5G?
The Realme 16T edges out the Realme C65 5G by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Realme C65 5G?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C65 5G — 42/100.
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Realme C65 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme 16T (64/100 vs 43/100).