POCO X5 Pro vs realme 12 5G
32Performance28.9
44.8Display46.6
35.6Camera33.9
58.4Battery52.5
60Features86.7
4 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro3 spec wins — realme 12 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X5 Pro scores 43.4 against 43.9 for realme 12 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 12 5G edges ahead in features and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 53
- 100% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 8 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the realme 12 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.72 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+1% | 392 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 950 nits+6% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu | 784,274 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Bottom 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Bottom 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.75 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+100% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+4% | 188 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 12 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |