Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 12i vs Realme C65 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 12i and Realme C65 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 12i, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.8 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 12i, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 391 ppi
- against 264 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 15 W
- Usable Surface
- 89.1 %
- against 85.1 %
Realme C65 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 409,464
- against 328,079
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 328,079 | 409,464 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | 782 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,466 | 2,012 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz and 4x1.9 GHz cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 and 6x Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, White | Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 625 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,388 px Best value | 1,604 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 391 ppi Best value | 264 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 270 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz | Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | EMUI 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | EMUI | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 1 year |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 12i | C65 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CTR-AL20, CTR-L81 | — |
