Side-by-side technical data
Realme C65 vs Meizu Note 21
Comparison between Realme C65 and Meizu Note 21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Meizu.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Realme C65, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 625 nits
- against 450 nits
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 215 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- against 18 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 9.1 mm
Meizu Note 21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 239,300
- against 225,154
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,391
- against 1,322
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 239,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 424 Best value | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,322 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Black, Blue | White, Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 168.8 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits Best value | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,604 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 264 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass |
Sensors
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11ac | 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, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C65 | Note 21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3910 | — |
