Head to head

Realme Narzo N65 vs Xiaomi Redmi A5

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme Narzo N65 takes it by 5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme Narzo N65 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Realme Narzo N65 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi A5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Realme Narzo N65 if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi A5 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme Narzo N65 Xiaomi Redmi A5
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 PKR 22,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 31, 2024 March 2024 (official)
Dimensions 165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm 168.3 × 76.3 × 8.3 mm
Weight 190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant Not rated
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.88 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels (~260 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 Million Colors IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection Standard reinforced glass (manufacturer does not specify Gorilla Glass). Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 14 Realme UI 5.0 Android 14 (Go Edition), MIUI
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (Dynamic RAM Expansion) 4 GB / 6 GB
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot microSD card up to 2TB (hybrid slot) microSDXC (dedicated 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 Better 32 MP wide + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode 8 MP
Video recording 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Slow Motion 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh
Wired charging 15W wired fast charging Reverse wired charging supported 18W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Hybrid Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 5.3 5.0
NFC No No
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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.

What is the price of Realme Narzo N65 and Xiaomi Redmi A5 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi A5?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.