Motorola has launched the Moto G45 5G in India as one of the most affordable smartphones with a Snapdragon processor. The device’s highlighting features include a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC, Dolby Atmos, a 120Hz refresh rate display, and more. Starting at Rs 10,999, the new launch is stacked against the cheapest 5G smartphone from Realme, the C65 5G. Let’s find out how these two smartphones compare.
The Moto G45 5G comes in two variants, whereas the Realme C65 5G is available in three. The Moto device is slightly expensive but it offers more RAM and storage for the price. The Realme C65 5G offers more variants but with lower RAM and storage.
Between the Moto G45 5G and Realme C65 5G, the former is more value for money vis a vis RAM and storage.
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Design
The Moto G45 5G is one of the very few budget smartphones to offer a PU Vegan Leather back panel, which gives it a luxurious hand feel. The device features a plastic frame with a flat design and a rectangular dual camera module. The smartphone is available in Brilliant Blue, Viva Magenta, and Brilliant Green colours. It’s an IP52-rated device. It is 8.03mm thick and weighs 183g.
The Realme C65 5G also features a premium aesthetic design similar to the more expensive Realme P1. The device is available in subtle Glowing Black and stylish Feather Green options. The smartphone is IP54 rated for dust and water resistance. It’s slightly thinner at 7.89mm but heavier at 190g.
The Moto G45 5G is the perfect device for those who want to stand out. Its vivid colour options and luxurious vegan leather back panel make it a standout device in the budget segment. However, if you are looking for a durable device, the Realme C65 5G has an edge.
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Display
The Moto G45 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen with HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display also features 580nits peak brightness, 269ppi pixel density, an 85% screen-to-body ratio, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Realme C65 5G has a 6.67-inch LCD screen with HD+ (1604×720 pixels) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It boasts 264ppi pixel density, 625nits HBM brightness, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and Rainwater Smart Touch.
The Realme C65 5G has a slightly larger display and offers higher peak brightness with features like Rainwater Smart Touch and Mini Capsule, making it a better pick. However, if display durability is a priority, the Moto G45 5G with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is the one to choose.
Another point to be noted is that the Moto G45 5G is equipped with dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, compared to the single speaker on the Realme device. Therefore, multimedia enthusiasts will love the viewing experience on the Moto device more.
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Performance
The Moto G45 5G is touted to be the segment’s fastest smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 SoC, fabricated on a 6nm process. The processor has an integrated Adreno 619 GPU and supports up to 8GB RAM with 8GB RAM Boost, 128GB storage, and up to 1TB expandable storage support.
The Realme C65 5G is the first smart smartphone to feature MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC. The chipset features 6nm fabrication and comes with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, up to 6GB RAM, 6 GB Dynamic RAM, and up to 128GB storage. There’s also an expandable storage support through a microSD card.
Both smartphones are neck and neck when it comes to performance. However, the Moto G45 5G’s higher RAM and virtual RAM support make it slightly more efficient and powerful than the Realme device
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Software
The Moto G45 5G gets My UX based on Android 14, which offers a clean and clutter-free interface. Motorola has assured one Android update and three years of security updates for the device.
The Realme C65 5G has a Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14. Realme has committed to providing two years of OS updates and three years of security patches.
Realme C65 in Feather Green and
The Realme C65 5G with more extended software support is the obvious choice, but if you prefer a clean, near-stock Android experience you should pick the Moto G45 5G.
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Cameras
The Moto G45 5G features a dual camera setup on the rear: a 50MP Quad Pixel f/1.8 primary camera, a secondary 2MP depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and an LED flash. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie snapper.
The Realme C65 5G also features a primary 50MP Samsung JN1 camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP secondary sensor, accompanied by an LED flash. The front camera is 8MP for selfies and video calling.
With the primary camera setup is identical for both devices, the Moto G45 5G appears a better choice with its 16MP selfie camera.
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Battery and Charging
The Moto G45 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery and 18W charging.
The Realme C65 5G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 15W fast charging.
Both phones have the same battery capacities but the Moto G45 5G comes out on top as it supports faster charging support.
Moto G45 5G vs Realme C65 5G: Verdict
The Moto G45 5G is the more value-for-money offering between the two despite being slightly more expensive. For the price, you get a premium vegan leather design, more RAM, agood processor, Dolby Atmos speakers, abetter selfie camera, and faster charging. It also offers an exemplary user experience, thanks to the clean UI.
On the other hand, the Realme C65 5G is cheaper but also cuts corners in the RAM, display protection, and camera departments. So, the Realme C65 5G can be your pick, if you have a hard budget cap and want longer software support.
