Realme C65 4G vs Redmi 12C
The Realme C65 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C65 4G leads — 36/100 vs 25/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C65 4G is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C65 4G
Redmi 12C
What makes Realme C65 4G better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C65 4G vs the Redmi 12C, the Realme C65 4G scores 11 points higher (36/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C65 4G leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C65 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C65 4G | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×76.1×7.6 mm | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Realme C65 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Realme C65 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C65 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C65 4G and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Realme C65 4G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme C65 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C65 4G is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C65 4G or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C65 4G is noticeably better than the Redmi 12C — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Realme C65 4G and the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C65 4G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C65 4G or the Redmi 12C?
The Realme C65 4G leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme C65 4G over the Redmi 12C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme C65 4G (30/100 vs 0/100).