Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 13i
Realme C65
Performance
83.879.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.475.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
58.962.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.245.7
Summary
- The Huawei nova 13i features a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2388 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme C65 has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1604 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the nova 13i is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Mediatek Helio G85 in the C65.
- The camera system on the nova 13i is significantly superior, boasting a 108 MP main sensor versus the 50 MP on the C65, although both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the C65 supports faster charging at 45W compared to the 40W of the nova 13i.
- The nova 13i runs on EMUI 14.2 without Google Play Services, while the C65 operates on Android 14 with Realme UI 5.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 13i
Realme C65
General
Release Date
2024, December 14
2024, April 02
Announced
2024, December 14
2024, April 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 625 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2388 pixels (~391 ppi density)
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired, 3-62% in 30 min
45W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 74.7 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
164.6 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.30 in)
Weight
199 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue
Purple Nebula, Black Milky Way
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
EMUI 14.2, no Google Play Services
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

