{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-n65-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T19:11:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo N65 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo N65 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Realme Narzo N65 leads on performance. The Realme Narzo N65 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "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 Note 15 5G",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-22-2025-10_37_24-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-22T05:39:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 56.7,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating (splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (MIUI 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP wide + 8 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP macro",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes (market dependent)",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-note-15-5g": 58.8
                },
                "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-note-15-5g": 86
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-note-15-5g": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-n65": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-15-5g": 56.7
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-n65"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Realme Narzo N65 costs PKR 42,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G charges 52W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme Narzo N65 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 is listed at PKR 42,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G at PKR 84,999. That makes Realme Narzo N65 cheaper by PKR 42,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G leads on battery. Realme Narzo N65 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo N65 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo N65 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 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/)."
}