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Realme Narzo N65 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Realme Narzo N65 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Realme Narzo N65 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 42,999 against PKR 179,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 20.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Realme Narzo N65 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Realme Narzo N65 costs PKR 137,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 75W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 896 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Realme Narzo N65 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme Narzo N65 Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 42,999 Cheaper PKR 179,999
Design & build
Release date May 31, 2024 Expected 2026
Dimensions 165.6 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm Not listed
Weight 190 g Not listed
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1604 pixels (HD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 Million Colors AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Standard reinforced glass (manufacturer does not specify Gorilla Glass). Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 up to 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 14 Realme UI 5.0 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (Dynamic RAM Expansion) 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot microSD card up to 2TB (hybrid slot) No
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 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 8MP f/2.0 AI Beauty Portrait HDR Panorama Night Mode 32 MP Better
Video recording 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps Slow Motion Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 15W wired fast charging Reverse wired charging supported 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 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 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, 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 Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Realme Narzo N65 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 Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Realme Narzo N65 is listed at PKR 42,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Realme Narzo N65 cheaper by PKR 137,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme Narzo N65 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Realme Narzo N65 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 15W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo N65 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo N65 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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