{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-n65-vs-xiaomi-redmi-a5/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T01:16:30+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo N65 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo N65 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi A5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 22,999 against PKR 42,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo N65",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-n65",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-n65/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-09_45_38-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 42999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T05:01:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 62.7,
                "overall": 65.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 31, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 Million Colors",
                    "Protection": "Standard reinforced glass (manufacturer does not specify Gorilla Glass)."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Realme UI 5.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (Dynamic RAM Expansion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card up to 2TB (hybrid slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, PDAF AI auxiliary sensor Night Mode Portrait Street Mode Panorama Pro Mode Time-lapse Slow Motion Text Scanner Dual-View Video Hi-Res",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging Reverse wired charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi A5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-a5",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-a5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_34_11-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 22999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T07:38:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 30.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 60.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2024 (official)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.88 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32 MP wide + auxiliary lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-narzo-n65",
        "margin": 5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 62,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 30.6
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 79,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 74
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 62.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 62.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 62.7,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-a5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-a5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi A5 costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi A5 charges 3W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo N65 has a 18 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5 points. It wins on performance and camera. Xiaomi Redmi A5 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme Narzo N65 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 is listed at PKR 42,999 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 at PKR 22,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi A5 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Narzo N65 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 32 MP on Xiaomi Redmi A5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo N65 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi A5 runs the MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}