Realme C65 5G is the newest affordable 5G smartphone in India

Smartphones around the Rs 10,000 price point have existed for quite a while, but only with compromises and cost-cutting. However, with the democratisation of technology phones in this segment have been getting better and better, year on year. The latest smartphone in the segment is the Realme C65 5G, and here’s everything you need to know about this phone.

Realme C65 5G: What's new?

The Realme C65 5G comes with a 6.67-inch HD+ (720p) display and 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a peak brightness of 625nits and a punch-hole cutout for the front camera.

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Under the hood is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, and it is actually the first phone to sport the chip. Being a part of the Dimensity lineup, the chip enables the budget phone to connect to 5G networks. This is accompanied by 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, along with support for expandable storage via a microSD card.

The Realme C65 5G comes with a 50MP main camera along with a 2MP secondary sensor on the back. Meanwhile, there is an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The phone launches with Android 14-based Realme UI 5.0, and the brand promises two years of Android updates and three years of security patches for the device.

Other features include Bluetooth 5.3, USB Type-C connectivity and a 5,000mAh battery, coupled with 15W wired charging support. The phone also packs an IP54 rating, which makes it water and dust resistant.

Realme C65 5G: Price and availability

The Realme C65 5G is priced at Rs 10,499 for the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant, Rs 11,499 for the 4GB RAM/128GB storage variant, and Rs 12,499 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. The device will be available in Feather Green and Glowing Black colour options. Other 5G smartphones you can consider in this price point include the Redmi 13C 5G and if you can spend a little more, the Vivo Y28 5G.