Blackview ROCK 5 vs realme 12 5G
30.6chipPerformancechip32.4
40.2Display46.6
42.8Camera33.9
66.7Battery52.5
60Features86.7
5 spec wins — Blackview ROCK 57 spec wins — realme 12 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Blackview ROCK 5 scores 45.1 against 45 for realme 12 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Blackview ROCK 5 edges ahead in battery and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview ROCK 5
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
- 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher capacity: 20,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 74% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 29.7 mm
- 70% lower weight: 188 g vs 635 g
- 36% higher Peak brightness: 950 nits vs 700 nits
Display
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.72 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+1% | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 950 nits+36% |
| Screen-to-body | 71.5 % | 86.5 %+21% |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.75 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 20,000 mAh+300% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 635 g | 188 g+70% |
| Thickness | 29.7 mm | 7.7 mm+74% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview ROCK 5 | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |