Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 12 EF vs Realme C65
Comparison between Hotwav Note 12 EF and Realme C65: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 12 EF, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 256,000
- against 225,154
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 264 ppi
Realme C65, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 625 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 223 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 256,000 Best value | 225,154 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 424 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,322 |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Purple, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 85.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 625 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Note 12 EF | C65 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX3910 |
