Realme C65 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

The Realme C65 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $125 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads — 45/100 vs 36/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is faster in AnTuTu (548,631 vs 346,495).

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Realme C65 4G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C65 4G
Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 72
Value for money 54
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money 64
What makes Realme C65 4G better?
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 185g vs 190g
  • Cheaper: $125 vs $153

  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 548631 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1364

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C65 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G scores 9 points higher (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Realme C65 4G (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Realme C65 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C65 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Realme C65 4G: The Realme C65 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C65 4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 346495 548631
Geekbench Single 420 727
Geekbench Multi 1364 2047
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 720x1604 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 625 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 164.6×76.1×7.6 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 185 g 190 g
Price $125 $153
Camera comparison
Realme C65 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Realme C65 4G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Realme C65 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme C65 4G and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C65 4G MediaTek Helio G85
36/100
346495 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G MediaTek Helio G99
45/100 +36.8%
548631 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads Realme C65 4G by 36.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C65 4G
$125
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
$153

Price difference: $28. Realme C65 4G is cheaper by $28.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Realme C65 4G (67/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Realme C65 4G are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme C65 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme C65 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C65 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G edges out the Realme C65 4G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Realme C65 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Realme C65 4G has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme C65 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Realme C65 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Realme C65 4G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.