Category Breakdown
Realme C65 5G
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Performance
81.286.3
Camera
29.619.1
Display
79.680.7
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
74.575.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.755.6
Summary
- The Realme C65 5G features a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z9 Lite has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering higher peak brightness.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, but the C65 offers configurations with up to 8GB of RAM, compared to the Z9 Lite's maximum of 6GB.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 50 MP main sensor, but the Z9 Lite includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor.
- Both phones have a 5000mAh battery and support 15W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the C65 is slightly heavier and has a plastic build, while the Z9 Lite features a glass front with a plastic frame and back.
- Software-wise, the C65 runs on Realme UI 5.0, whereas the Z9 Lite uses Funtouch 14, both based on Android 14.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C65 5G
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
General
Release Date
2024, April 26
2024, July 15
Announced
2024, April 26
2024, July 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 625 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAFAuxiliary lens/sensor
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
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
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wiredReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.1 x 7.9 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
163.6 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Feather Green, Glowing Black
Mocha Brown, Aqua Flow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 14, Funtouch 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

